Timothy Victor Ladwig
February 11, 1952 ~ April 20, 2025
Timothy Victor Ladwig, 73, Children’s Book Illustrator, died Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2727 E. 25th St. N., Wichita.
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Kathryn Ladwig.
Survived by his wife, Leah Ladwig; daughters, Makayla Ladwig, both of Wichita, Briana (Brian) Ladwig of Lawrence, KS; son, David Ladwig of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren, Zaza, Aiden; brothers, Craig (Shelly) Ladwig, Phil (Gay) Ladwig.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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When I was the head cook at Berean Academy, I always looked forward to the times when Tim would bring his sketch book, and hang out in the lunch room, often waiting for his kids to finish with athletic practices, or staying over till a game would start. We had many conversations about his faith and his art. Since I had a degree in art myself, we often discussed different mediums, and genre’s. He was amazingly gifted in many areas. He often shared stories about his children with me too, since his daughter was in my daughter’s class in school. His gentle manner, and quiet wisdom will be missed by so many. Please accept my deepest sympathy, for this great loss to your family. I will be praying that our preciousLord will hold you fast.
Tim was one of the most humble human beings created by God. I recall a conversation with him about updating his Bio on the World Impact Website. His response was epic- “The Bio is fine. It’s better than the guy it’s describing.” https://www.tumi.org/component/advportfoliopro/project/16-tim-ladwig
Ladwig Family- I’m so sorry about Tim’s passing. He was always so kind to my children! David and Joey were friends at Berean, and Joey treasured that friendship. Tim drew portraits of all three of my children at the fall festival/carnival and I have always treasured them and they hang on our office wall to this day. May he rest in peace, memory eternal.
Darcy, Joe, Kaylee, Joey and Emily Laham
a few years ago, when I was still living in Wichita, and attending COTS, I visited my older daughter, living in rural NC. One time, I took the bus from her residence to Greensboro, NC, to explore the city. I went to the city library, and displayed prominently in the Children’s section, was one of the books which Tim illustrated! (Lorraine)
Tim was one of the most amazing people Ive ever met. I will always remember his enthusiasm, encouragement his love for art, and kindness to everyone.
When I met Tim, I was just out of high school, and he was quite a few years older. It was Camp adventure at world Impact Ranch, and Tim was one of the first of the staff I would come to know. Our shared love of art kept us bumping into each other for the next 30 years: sharing techniques, ideas, hopes. Always humble and encouraging, Tim was a true disciple of Jesus, and taught me just what that looks like.