E. James Ladwig

Jim Ladwig
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 63rd district
In office
January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993
Preceded byJohn H. Robinson
Succeeded byBonnie Ladwig
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byMarcel Dandeneau
Succeeded byJohn H. Robinson
Member of the Board of Supervisors of Racine County, Wisconsin
In office
1974–1978
Personal details
Born(1938-04-13)April 13, 1938
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 2023(2023-03-28) (aged 84)
Lake Placid, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
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(m. 1958; died 2020)​
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1962–1964
Rank1st Lieutenant

Eldor James "Jim" Ladwig (April 13, 1938 – March 28, 2023) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Racine County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for twelve years, representing Wisconsin's 63rd Assembly district from 1979 to 1983, and from 1985 to 1993. Earlier, he served on the Racine County Board of Supervisors.

His wife, Bonnie Ladwig, succeeded him in the State Assembly. Their son, Jim, served as Racine County executive.

Early life and career

Ladwig was born on April 13, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from Riverside University High School and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[1] Ladwig served in the United States Army, worked as a high school teacher, and later became an investment broker.[1]

Political career

Ladwig was first elected to the Assembly in 1978, defeating incumbent Democrat Marcel Dandeneau. Additionally, he was Supervisor of the Town of Caledonia, Wisconsin, from 1971 to 1973, and a member of the Racine County Board of Supervisors from 1974 to 1978.[1]

Personal life and family

On December 19, 1958, James Ladwig married Bonnie L. Adams. They were married for 62 years and had three children. Bonnie succeeded him in the State Assembly after he left office in 1993. Bonnie died in 2020; James Ladwig died March 28, 2023, in Lake Placid, Florida.[2]

Their son Jim was Racine County executive from 2011 to 2014.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (1991). "Biographies". In Barish, Lawrence S.; Theobald, H. Rupert (eds.). State of Wisconsin 1991-1992 Blue Book (Report). Madison, Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin. p. 63. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "E. James Ladwig". Racine Journal Times. March 30, 2023. p. B3. Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Hansen sworn in as county executive". Racine Journal Times. December 31, 2014. p. A5. Retrieved December 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 63rd district
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1983 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
John H. Robinson
 Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 63rd district
January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993 		Succeeded by