February 11 1961 February 11 2020
Brian Keith Ladig February 11, 1961 – February 11, 2020 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Brian K. “Bunk” Ladig, 59, of Wolf Lake, died unexpectedly on his birthday of natural causes at his home in Wolf Lake at 6:56 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born February 11, 1961, in Whitley County, Indiana a son of the late Donald R. and E. Maxine (Waters) Ladig. His formative years were spent in Wolf Lake. He graduated from Central Noble High School in 1979. On June 27, 1998, he was united in marriage to Jacqueline S. Tilbury. They have always made their home in Wolf Lake. Talented and accomplished in engineering skills, he worked at C&A Tool in Churubusco for the past 23 years and is remembered as a dedicated employee. Using his mechanical abilities, he was a member of the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, and the Old Time Engine and Tractor Club, specializing in Hit-N-Miss engines which he collected and rebuilt. He also had a collection of the old South Bend built Wheel Horse garden tractors. He was an auxiliary member of the Wolf Lake VFW and a regular at their Poker night. He was a board member of the Wolf Lake Cemetery Association. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and in the off season he would gather with his friends for man night at the deer shop to revel in their hunting experiences. He liked old TV shows and informative DYI shows. A caring, loving, and giving husband, dad, brother, and grandfather, he kept a special place in his heart for his granddaughters. He is survived by the love of his life, Jacquie, his children, Jessica (William) Mullins, Wolf Lake, Andy (Amber Steffe) Hopkins, Fort Wayne, Nate (Natalie Verheyn) Hopkins, Fort Wayne; and Alyssa (Marcus Krider) Wolf Lake; granddaughters, Mya, Kyra and Kenna Alexander; three brothers, Ed (Dawn) Ladig, Churubusco, Steve “Puddy” (Dianne) Ladig, Wolf Lake and Jeff Ladig, Kimmel; a sister, Lisa (Dan) Lock, Wolf Lake; and a sister-in-law, Karen Ladig, Wolf Lake. He is preceded in death by a son, Benjamin R. Ladig; a brother, Lon Ladig; nephew, Chad Miller; brother-in-law, Michael Tilbury and mother-in-law, Alice Kline. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to final expenses c/o Smith and Sons Funeral Home or to the family. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00 AM Smith & Sons Funeral Home 207 North Main Street Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Keith Ladig February 11 1961 February 11 2020.
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Death notice for the town of: Columbia City, state: Indiana