Olgerts V. "Ole" Krasts

Olgerts V. "Ole" Krasts, 83 of Little Rock, died September 30, 2013. He was born in Leipaja Latvia on July 14, 1930 and immigrated to the United States in 1950. Ole graduated from the University Of Minnesota School Of Engineering with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was recognized by the editors of Engineering News Record in 1992 as one of 12 recipients of the "Construction's Man of the Year" award for his contributions to the field of construction. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ole is preceded in death by his parents, Lina and Mikelis Krasts and his great-grandson, Ellis Gardner. Ole is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monta Krasts; his daughters, Brigita Gardner (Dr. Guy Gardner) of Little Rock and Sandra Parks (John Parks) of Plano, Texas; his grandchildren, Dr. Edward Gardner (Nancy Gardner), Rebekah Feather (Michael Feather) and Lina Parks; his great-grandchildren, Julianna Gardner, Audrey Gardner, Jacob Feather, and Kathryn Feather; and his brother, Capt.(Ret.) Ilmars Krasts (Rasma Krasts) of Lakeport, California. He is also survived by four nieces and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Village Chapel on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. A private burial will be held in Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.