Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Dies at 83

Herb Kohler, executive chairman of Kohler Co., died on Sept. 3 at age 83. His bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing products manufacturer founded by his grandfather into a global and diverse family of businesses synonymous with unmatched quality, creativity, and bold innovation. Kohler’s personal mission was to create delight. For him, there was no halfway. To warrant the “KOHLER” nameplate, a product had to be more than durable, functional, and attractive. It had to be joyful and memorable. “His zest for life, adventure and impact inspires all of us. We traveled together, celebrated together, and worked together. He was