Background
Kohler, Walter Jodok was born on April 4, 1904 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Walter Jodok and Charlotte (Schroeder) Kohler.
Kohler, Walter Jodok was born on April 4, 1904 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Walter Jodok and Charlotte (Schroeder) Kohler.
Graduate Philips-Andover Academy, 1921. Bachelor of Philosophy, Yale, 1925. Doctor of Laws, Beloit College, 1951, Northland College.
Doctor of Civil Law, Ripon College, 1953.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Lakeland College, 1961.
Employed Kohler Company (Wis), 1925-1947. President Vollrath Company, Sheboygan, 1947-1968, chairman, 1959-1976. Director Security First National Bank, Mistress Paul’s Kitchen, Philadelphia Governor of Wisconsin 1951-1956.
Chairman American Cancer Society, 1952-1959, director, 1949-1963.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945. Clubs: University (Milwaukee).
Married Charlotte McAleer, November 8, 1948. Children: Terry Jodok, Charlotte Nicolette.