Background
Kohler, Walter Jodok was born on March 3, 1875 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John M. and Lilly (Vollrath) Kohler.
Kohler, Walter Jodok was born on March 3, 1875 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John M. and Lilly (Vollrath) Kohler.
Educated public schools. Honorary Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Lake Forest U.
Founded by his father, 1873), president, 1905-1937. Chairman of the Board, since 1937. Chairman of the Board Kohler Limited company (London).
Chairman of the Board Vollrath Company, Sheboygan. President Mountain States Supply Company, Salt Lake City. Chairman of the Board Security National Bank, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Trustee and member Executive Committee Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee. Director C.&N.W. Railway, C.St.P.,M.&O. Railway Governor of Wisconsin, term 1929 and 1930. Presidential elector, 1916.
Regent University of Wisconsin, 6 years (president of the board 3 years). Trustee Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin. Vice chairman National Industrial Conference Board.
President Sheboygan Home for Friendless. Participant in making Kohler, Wisconsin, an American industrial garden city.
Member of Masons. Clubs: Chicago, Milwaukee. Union League.
Married Charlotte Schroeder, November 3, 1900. Children: John M., Walter J., Carl J., Robert E. Identified from 1890 with the Kohler Company.