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 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 Racine County Board of Supervisors | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1938 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bonnie Ladwig |
| 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 |
Early life and career edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hansen sworn in as county executive". Racine Journal Times. December 31, 2014. p. A5. Retrieved December 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.