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Nelson Ledsky Obituary
LEDSKY NELSON CHARLES LEDSKY On Friday, June 19, 2009, NELSON CHARLES LEDSKY of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Helen Coleman Ledsky and the late Cecile Waechter Ledsky. Father of Rebecca, Jonathan (Jeanne Cole) and Karen Ledsky. Brother of Rita Feuglein. Grandfather of Clara, Isabel and Aaron. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he pursued his interest in world affairs as a career Foreign Service Officer and at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. He enjoyed fierce political debates, newspapers, friends, and the Cleveland Indians. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2009, 11 a.m. at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St., NW, Washington, DC 20001. Interment following at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. After the service, the family will receive relatives and friends at his residence on Monday and Tuesday evenings between 4 and 8 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of Washington).
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Jim and Meredith Moss
June 30, 2009
Dear Helen,
Although Meredith and I have never met you personally, we feel we know you in a way. We first met Nelson during our time together at the Embassy in Bonn during the 1960's–I worked on one angle of Berlin affairs. Nelson was a great friend and we have held him in great regard for the past 40 years or so. Our affection goes out to you and the whole Ledsky family. Nelson was truly one of a kind.
Affectionately, Jim and Meredith Moss
Mort Dworken
June 28, 2009
On reading the June 28th Washington Post, I was saddened to learn of Foreign Service colleague and fellow Clevelander Nelson Ledksy's death. He was a true professional, of fine intellect and boundless energy. Our loss is great.
Alec Frick
June 22, 2009
My condolences for your loss. Nelson was truly an inspiration to myself and many young people who worked with him at NDI. He will be greatly missed.
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