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John Michael Kohler II (November 3, 1844 – November 5, 1900) was an Austrian American immigrant, industrialist, and politician. He most notably founded and led the Kohler Company and served as the 27th mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was the patriarch of the Kohler family of Wisconsin.
Learn about the origins and evolution of Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products, engines and generators, furniture and hospitality. The company was founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, a German immigrant and plumber.
Kohler Co., founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin. Kohler is best known for its plumbing products, but the company also manufactures furniture , cabinetry , tile , engines , and generators .
Learn how John Michael Kohler, a dairy farmer's son from Austria, became the bold and independent entrepreneur who started Kohler Co. in 1873. Discover his journey from immigration to America, his marriage to Lillie Vollrath, and his risky investment in an iron foundry.
Founder John Michael Kohler’s tenacity, along with his commitment to bold innovation and craftsmanship, established Kohler as an industry leader early on. Learn more.
Learn how John Michael Kohler, a first-generation immigrant and entrepreneur, founded Kohler Co. in 1873 and created the first bathtub with white enamel. Discover how Kohler Co. evolved into a global leader in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, and how it defines gracious living as its mission.
Learn about the life and career of John Michael Kohler, who emigrated from Austria to the United States and became a successful businessman in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He started the Kohler Company with his father-in-law Jacob Vollrath, and pioneered the production of enameled kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures.
