E. James Ladwig

Jim Ladwig
Jim Ladwig
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly; from the 63rd district
	In office; January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993
Preceded by	John H. Robinson
Succeeded by	Bonnie Ladwig
	In office; January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Marcel Dandeneau
Succeeded by	John H. Robinson
Member of the Board of Supervisors of Racine County, Wisconsin
	In office; 1974–1978
Personal details
Born	April 13, 1938; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	March 28, 2023 (aged 84); Lake Placid, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Bonnie Ladwig (m. 1958; died 2020)
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1962–1964
Rank	1st 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

^ ^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.
^ "E. James Ladwig". Racine Journal Times. March 30, 2023. p. B3. Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Hansen sworn in as county executive". Racine Journal Times. December 31, 2014. p. A5. Retrieved December 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

Profile at Vote Smart

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Marcel Dandeneau	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 63rd district January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1983	Succeeded by John H. Robinson
Preceded by John H. Robinson	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 63rd district January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993	Succeeded by Bonnie Ladwig

[bio1991-1] 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.

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