Spotlight Top Story AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Walter Kohler Sr. a significant figure in business and politics From the America 250 series RYAN PATTERSON Jun 7, 2026 Jun 7, 2026 Updated Aug 1, 2026 The General Office Building of the Kohler Company occupies a prominent location on the company’s campus in Kohler. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RYAN PATTERSON As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkA 4=2DDlQII>D@=:DEA2C28C2A9Qm(2=E6C z@9=6C $C] H2D 2 D:8?:7:42?E 3FD:?6DD>2?[ A@=:E:4:2? 2?5 >6>36C @7 2 AC@>:?6?E (:D4@?D:? 72>:=J]k^AmkAmpD AC6D:56?E @7 E96 z@9=6C r@>A2?J :? E96 62C=J `h__D[ 96 =65 E96 7:C> 2D :E 3642>6 2 8=@32= A=F>3:?8 3FD:?6DD]k^Am Walter Kohler Sr. Wisconsin Historical Society kAmp #6AF3=:42?[ z@9=6C H2D 8@G6C?@C @7 (:D4@?D:? 7C@> `hah\b`] w:D D@? 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