Lawrence D. Ledman

Lawrence D. Ledman, (91), of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Lawrence was born on October 15, 1934, in Vernon County, WI, the son of the late Darwin and Mary (Sommars) Ledman. Larry attended and graduated from Viola High School in 1952. On June 11, 1952 Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country till June 10, 1956, and was an active member of the American Legion post in Richland Center, WI and Lomira, WI. Larry met his high school sweetheart, Barbara Chitwood, in 1950 and later married the love of his life on July 6, 1953.

After Larry’s time in the service, he worked for Gardner Bread Company in Richland Center, WI. The family moved to Dubuque, IA in 1964 where he worked as a salesman until moving to Carol Stream, IL in 1966. He worked for Consolidated Freightways trucking company until 1974. He then moved his family back to Richland Center, WI where he began a successful trucking brokerage service until his retirement in 1999.

In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping with Barb, and family events. He was an outstanding bowler – 300 ring to prove it, and he loved a good game of Sheepshead or Buck Euchre. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his children, Kimberly Slusher, Jay (Roberta) Ledman, Stuart Ledman, and Darcy Mason. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rachel and Adam Mason, and (9) great grandchildren. Larry is further survived by his sibling, Richard Ledman. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other family and friends. Special friends Rich Morgan, Junior Miller and Dave Neuff with whom he enjoyed many hours of Buck Eucher.

Lawrence is preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine, a son Kenneth Ledman, along with his siblings, Evertt (Ted) Ledman, Constance Elaine Cade and James Ledman. He is also preceded by his brother-in-law, James Chitwood and a son-in-law, Jim Slusher.

The family requests any donations can be made in Larry’s name to the American Legion Post 347, in Lomira, WI.

Services are currently pending. 

Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.