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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 21, 1968, page 8

WALTER LADIGES

Walter Ladiges, son of Max and Elizabeth Ladiges, was born in Glenwood on March 26, 1910 and passed away in Glenwood on March 12, 1968 at the age of 57 years, 11 months and 12 days. He lived and ranched all his life in the Glenwood area. He served his country in World War II in the Alaska area for about a year and in the States the rest of his tour of duty.
He was united in marriage to Gladys Lillie on Dec. 6, 1960. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Glenwood and also a member of the Klickitat County Cattleman's Association, as well as a past member of the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Gladys; one daughter, Shirley Kelley of Castroville, CA.; four step-daughters, Ruby McKinney, Yakima, Barbara Taggart, Rainier, OR.; Lorraine Hector, Portland, Or., and Sylvia Reese of Olympia; his two brothers, Max and Paul Ladiges of Glenwood; three sisters, Charlotte Eagleton, Lucille Bolt and Ellie Gribner, all of Portland, OR.; and aunt and uncle, many nieces and nephews; 21 grandchildren and one great granddaughter, and a host of friends.
The memorial services were held Friday, March 15, 1968 in the Glenwood Pioneer Memorial church. Rev. M.B. Ketcham of Goldendale officiated. Pallbearers were George Hathaway, William Leaton, Albin Bergland, Norman Troh, Osmar Kuhnhausen, Wallace Davis, Kenneth Sheridan and Roy Fuller. Interment was in the Mt. Adams Cemetery in Glenwood.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., March 21, 1968, page 3

WALTER LADIGES FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services were held Friday March 15, at Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Church for Walter Ladiges, 57, who died suddenly at his home in Glenwood March 12. Burial was in the Mt. Adams Cemetery at Glenwood. Rev. M.B. Ketcham of Goldendale officiated. Casket bearers were George Hathaway, William Leaton, Osmar Kuhnhausen, Kenneth Sheridan, Albin Bergland, Norman Troh, Wallace Davis and Roy Fuller.
Ladiges, who was born at Glenwood on March 26, 1910 was a member of the Elk's Lodge and the Cattleman's Association of Klickitat County.
Surviving are: his widow, Gladys Ruby Ladiges, Glenwood; daughter, Mrs. Larry (Shirley) Kelley, of Castroville, Calif.; three sisters, Lucille Bolt, Mrs. Gus (Elizabeth) Gribner and Charlotte Eagleton, all of Portland; two brothers, Max L. Ladiges, Jr. and Paul Ladiges, both of Glenwood, and five grandchildren.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., March 14, 1968, page 3

SUDDEN DEATH TAKES WALTER LADIGES

Walter Ladiges died suddenly at his home in Glenwood, Tuesday, March 12. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Gardner's Funeral Home have been made setting services for Friday, Mar. 15 at the Glenwood Pioneer Memorial Church.