Walter J. Kohler, Sr.

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Walter Jodok Kohler, Sr. (March 3, 1875 – April 21, 1940) was an American businessman and politician.

Kohler was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The Kohler Company was founded by his father, John Michael Kohler. Walter Kohler served as the company's president 1905 to 1937.

Kohler was elected governor of Wisconsin as a Republican, serving one term from 1929 to 1931. His son, Walter J. Kohler, Jr., also served as governor, from 1951 to 1957.

Preceded by:
Fred R. Zimmerman		 Governor of Wisconsin
1929 – 1931		 Succeeded by:
Philip La Follette


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