Edna M. Ladwig, age 90, formerly of 915 Lutz St., Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 1998, at Heartland Health Care Center of Shawano. She was born in Shawano on July 2, 1908, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Foesch) Eberlein. On August 11, 1935, she was united in marriage to Walter Ladwig in Shawano. He preceded her in death in 1974.

The Ladwigs resided in Cincinnati for many years where Mrs. Ladwig taught music in the Cincinnati Public School system. They retired and returned to Shawano in 1971. Mrs. Ladwig was employed as a piano teacher by the Shawano Park and Recreation Department and also taught private lessons in her home. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano and a member of the Tabitha Society.

Survivors include: children, Virginia Raleigh, Shawano, Bruce (Betty) Ladwig, Town of Wescott, Shawano, William (Cheri) Ladwig, Ottawa City, Mich,; six grandchildren, Pat, Greg, Hannah, Samuel, Jessica and Zachary Ladwig and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son James W. Ladwig, and a son-in-law, George Raleigh.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. at Schroeder Funeral Service of Shawano with Pastor W.A. Uttech officiating. Internment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano. Friends may call after 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home until time of services.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund for the St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano has been established in her memory.

Source: Obituary collection, Family History Center, Shawano, WI.