Saskor, Ludwig

Ludwig Anthony Saskor, 83, of Pinehurst, NC died Monday, June 13, 2011 following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Congregational Church of Pinehurst, UCC. Ludwig is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Greene Saskor (known locally by her professional name, Tobé Saskor), three children: Kristina Anne Saskor and Michael Winfield Saskor of Seattle, WA; Giselle Marie Saskor of Thomaston, CT and her children – Colin Joseph Saskor and Amber Marie Clavette. Born and reared in Chicago, IL, Lud joined the U. S. Marines toward the end of the Second World War. After the war he spent a year in Art School before entering the University of Michigan and then graduating from Harvard Law School. After clerking in California, he spent his legal career in New York City, where he was a well-respected litigator for over 50 years. Ludwig was an avid downhill skier and runner. He participated in many New York City Marathons as well as the Boston Marathon. No flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson‘s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.