Anita E Ladwig was born on February 28, 1929 in Boyd, Wisconsin the daughter of Arthur and Hulda (Krueger) Hoffman. She grew up in Boyd and was Baptized and Confirmed in the Christian Faith. She attended Stanley High School where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. On August 17, 1947 she was united in marriage to John Ladwig and together they had six children. They farmed in Stanley for a period of time, but she also worked at the Chippewa Farmer's Union. In 1964 they moved to Amery, Wisconsin and she worked at the Amery Farmer's Union as the bookkeeper. After Farmer's Union closed she worked at the Super Value Bakery and then went to Quality Powder Coating where she worked until she was 80. Anita was always a very active person. She bowled, played softball and enjoyed camping. She liked baking and was a pro at gourmet liver and onions. Anita served in many capacities with the Wisconsin Women's Bowling Association, including being president. She also worked as a clerk on the Black Brook Elections Board. Family gatherings and all the games and contests that took place were very important to her. Anita was living at Water's Edge Apartments after selling her home in rural Amery. After a short hospitalization she passed away at Golden Age Manor on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Ladwig, two sisters: Norma and Myrl and two brothers: Raymond and Donald. Surviving family members include her children: Sheryl (Robert Jr.) Flatten, John Ladwig, Janet (Joseph) Clark, Paul (Jill) Ladwig, Lynn (Jeff) Johnson and Mark (Lorie) Ladwig; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, brother-in-law Kenneth Krumm as well as other relatives and friends.


A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Falls Lutheran Church in rural Amery. There will be a visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery.