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Scott Ladwig Obituary
Waukesha - Born May 30, 1954 and passed Sunday, November 22, 2020 at age 66. Beloved husband, soulmate and best friend of Carol Ladwig (nee Fantl). Loving father of Scott Ladwig, Jr. and Cole Ladwig (Torie), Grandfather of Kylie, Paisley and Reagan. Further survived by brother Jeffrey (Renee), sister Debra (Steven) Wimmer and nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Scott was a business entrepreneur, owner /operator of Midwest Industrial Tool Repair in Waukesha. He worked many years at Stolper Industries in Industrial Relations and at Allis Chalmers.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care in Waukesha for their caring, compassion, love and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Scott's name to the ProHealth Foundation in support of the UW Cancer Center, N16 W24131 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188, Attn: Diane Scoville.
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James S Eckel
December 3, 2020
James S Eckel
December 3, 2020
How old are you when you are in kinder garden?
Well, that’s how old I was when I met my best friend. That’s also when as they saywe “got connected at the hip”.
Way back then - kids actually “played” with one another – in person. Much of the time we were outside – and we rode our bikes, played games, built snow forts, etc.
Through our “formative years” of grade school, junior high, high school and then education beyond – Scott and I always kept the early bond we had made. And then through the next stages of life when many friendships unfortunately drift apart from having to leave the nest, getting married, starting families, building homes, moving, and in the pursuit of professional careers - Scott and I continued to stay very close.
My best friend was also who I chose to be my “Best” Man. He always had my back and I had his. I could always count on Scott - in good times and in bad. Always there for meand me for him. Like a brother I didn’t have. We worked together, played together and yes as boys do, even got in trouble together.
We of course had many of the same interests and hobbies – fishing, hunting, sports cars, mechanics, boating, water skiing, and time at the lake. And our shared love for the Green Bay Packers.
The State Fair, the 4th of July fireworks and the many nights at the drive-in movie together with our dates. Grilling out and of course much barhopping too. Most weekends typically included being together just like many vacations up north and in Mexico too.
We also enjoyed relaxing together. Enjoying the serenity and beauty of Wisconsin’s forests while hunting. And yes - cracking open an ice-cold PBR and watching the ripples on the lake.
After Debbie and I moved to Arizona we still kept in touch by phone and text. We would always look up our friends when coming back many summers to WI - including our great friends Scott and Carol.
Most of all I enjoyed making Scott laugh. I knew I was especially successful when we both laughed so hard his eyes would water. Scotty had a great sense of humor - but I think even that got tested in the later years. It got more difficult getting him laugh with all of what he was going through. Nevertheless I kept trying.
I’m sure Scott is now smiling down at all of us. Rest in peace my best friend.
JIM ECKEL
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