Adolf Ansmits

Adolf A. Ansmits, age 73, born in Latvia. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Laimdota (nee Gleske). Devoted father of Anita (Anthony) Piwowarczyk and Laila (Arnis) Vigants. Loving grandfather of Lukas, Lilija, Lija, Davis and Evija. Dear brother of Sigrid "Sigi" Klap and the late Ilona Nulle and Heda de Matute-Gomez. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Thirty years of service with Ideal Tool & Die-Chicago. Visitation Saturday, 11AM until time of service, 330PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. In lieu of flowers donations to Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.org or Dr. R. Roos, ALS Research Fund Dept. of Neurology, University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland MC 2040, Chicago, IL 60637. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410. Adolf ran the first Chicago Marathon in 1977 and swan across Lake Michigan with a swim team. He was a man of integrity and loyalty who had a deep rooted love for his family and friends. His life was a testimony of strength and noble valor as he lived 26 years with ALS