by John Pawlak, the U.S. Trotting Association

Columbus, OH — Carol R. Presser, 73, a U.S. Trotting Association member since 1998, died Feb. 16, after a battle with cancer.

Mrs. Presser was a patron of the Ron Potter Stable and campaigned such horses as Super Gizmo p,4,1:51.4f ($194,144); Early Sensation p,5,1:56.3f ($78,474) and Ms Maize N Blu p,3,1:54.3f ($105,022).

She is survived by her husband, Martin; sons, Mark and Greg (Lauren) Moses; daughter, Diane; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at the Berekowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, Cleveland Hts., Ohio on Friday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.