Herbert W. Ladwig

Herbert William Ladwig was born on May 23, 1923 in Putbus, Germany the son of William and Anna Sens Ladwig. The family emigrated to America in 1924 settling in Banks, MN., south of Wells, MN. Herb attended schools in Faribault County. From the age of 11, he worked as a hired hand on different area farms. On October 5, 1947 he was united in marriage to Viola Wichmann at Concordia Bear Lake Church. Herb worked for Wilson's for 37 years and as a Greenview Worker at Myre-Big Island State Park for 15 years. Herb also farmed all of his life, either on his own farm or lending his expertise to his sons. He enjoyed following his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Watching baseball, playing his accordion, listening to old time music, especially Bandwagon and ballroom dancing with Viola were important to Herb. He also studied geography and maps for his own use as well as sharing his knowledge with others. Herb was a member and the Treasurer for the Day by Day AA for many years. He and Viola are long time members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola, children; Glenda and husband Doug Spiotta, Shakopee, MN., William and wife Julie Ladwig, Hartland, Steven and wife Jodi Ladwig, Albert Lea and Thomas and wife Susan Ladwig, Pelican Rapids. Grandchildren: John and Amy Spiotta, Jill, Travis, Nate, Josh, Matt, Katherine and Annie Ladwig. Sister, Mattie and husband Martin Obermeyer, Walters, MN. Brother-in-law, Howard and wife Pat Oletzke, sisters-in-law, Lucille Ladwig, Frieda Sorensen, Leona Newman, Alma DeBoer, Muriel Gries, Verle Wichmann and Shirley Wichmann. Numerous nieces and nephews. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Gertrude Oletzke and brother Heinz Ladwig. Blessed be his memory.