Herb
Kohler

An Incomparable Spirit

1939 – 2022

“His zest for life, adventure and impact inspires all of us. We traveled together, celebrated together, and worked together. He was all in, all the time, leaving an indelible mark on how we live our lives today and carry on his legacy.”

— The Kohler Family

Herb
Kohler

An Incomparable Spirit

1939 – 2022

“His zest for life, adventure and impact inspires all of us. We traveled together, celebrated together, and worked together. He was all in, all the time, leaving an indelible mark on how we live our lives today and carry on his legacy.”

— The Kohler Family

Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., instilled innovation, creativity and drive in the companies, projects and – most important – the people he led for more than 83 years. That spirit is incomparable and so much appreciated by all of those he inspired.

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You have to have those who go against the grain. Those who are willing to take risks. Those who dare to work on the frontier of ideas, technology and innovation.”

– Herb Kohler

A Foundation in Family

Father. Grandfather. Husband. Son. For Herb Kohler, family was the foundation – and the future.

Beyond Business

People from all walks of life were drawn to Herb Kohler’s outgoing personality and sense of adventure.

The Company

Fueled by boundless creativity, an innate sense of good business and a commitment to sustainability, Herb Kohler built a multibillion-dollar, international family of companies respected around the globe.

Building Global Destinations

Herb Kohler blended his passion for the game with extraordinary commitment to make the Kohler name synonymous with some of the world’s finest golf courses.

Share in Herb's Passions

Herb cared deeply and contributed his time and resources to numerous worthy organizations. He would be honored if these organizations could have even more impact in their respective areas.

Outward Bound USA Scholarship FundIn “Gift Designation” select “OBUSA Scholarship Fund.” Check “In honor or memory of…” and enter Mr. Kohler in “Tribute Name.

Outward Bound USA Scholarship FundIn “Gift Designation” select “OBUSA Scholarship Fund.” Check “In honor or memory of…” and enter Mr. Kohler in “Tribute Name.