E. James Ladwig

E. James "Jim" Ladwig (born April 13, 1938) is a retired American politician and businessman. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for twelve years. A Republican, he represented Caledonia, Wisconsin, and northern Racine County.

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 Racine County Board of Supervisors
In office
1974–1978
Personal details
Born (1938-04-13) April 13, 1938
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBonnie Ladwig
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1962–1964
Rank 1st Lieutenant

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 Member of the Racine County Board of Supervisors from 1974 to 1978.[1]

Personal life and family

Ladwig is married to Bonnie Ladwig, who ultimately succeeded him after his retirement from the Wisconsin Assembly. They have three children. Their son Jim was Racine County Executive from 2011 to 2014.[2]

References
  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. "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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