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Herbert "Herb" Kohl
1935 - 2023
Herbert "Herb" Kohl
1935 - 2023
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BORN
1935
DIED
2023
Herbert Kohl Obituary
Herbert Kohl was a businessman, politician, and philanthropist who was a former U.S. Senator, previous owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, and co-founder of Kohl's department stores with his brother and father.
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Kathleen Coughlin-Young
September 3, 2024
How he loved my grandmother! She called him Herby and they were best friends. I hope you meet her in heaven! Rip and say hi to babe for me
Phil J Janowski
January 13, 2024
Godspeed Herbert!
Phil J Janowski
January 13, 2024
My sincere condolences to the loss of Herbert. What a great person he was. My first Christmas card of the season was from Herb of which he never forgot. I used to circulate his nomination papers and although I now belong to the Republican party, Herb never in my opinion,let party politics get in the way of common sense business which was very admirable during his tenure as U.S. Senator. One of the greatest memories I have of Herb is from 16 June 2010 when he was a dignitary at the Infantry Welcome Home Parade hosted by the City of Stevens Point and Portage County,WI of which 3000 troops marched to the Piffiner Pioneer Park on the Wisconsin River near downtown Stevens Point. I was videotaping the event on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Second Street. After the event, I went with my mother Myrna to Politos Pizza in downtown Stevens Point for a slice of pizza and cinnamon bites which are good. Herb Kohl walks into the restaurant and helps himself to a cinnamon bite or two. We thought this was pretty admirable that he came over to us. My mother now has dementia but she felt so proud that Herb came and ate with us and she told all of her friends about that lunch at Politos Pizza in downtown Stevens Point. Herbert always responded back to you when he was a senator when you would call and or write to him something which lacks nowadays. Herbert was somewhat instrumental in procurement of funds for the completion of the U.S 10 freeway/expressway from Appleton, WI to Marshfield, WI and the extension of I-39 from Rockford, IL to Wausau, WI. Herbert sure made Wisconsin a better place to live by supporting and retaining business and entertainment venues. Herbert, thank you for the memories! You are a legend that will be missed! May God rest Herbert's soul. I will remember him in my prayers. Phil J Janowski, Town of Hull, Portage County, WI.
Valerie Ryan-Cone
January 12, 2024
I will always remember you, are in my heart Friends. My mother loved you and so did my mothers daughter . Always a people's person. Irs for you and your family and your dear friends ( Deep Purple).I will always remember . Senator Herb Kohl
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Tim Oertel
January 12, 2024
May God be with you Mr Kohl. Your were a Great owner of The Milwaukee Bucks! They won Their First NBA Title in 1971 the year I was Born!
Stephanie Goode
January 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Janelle Almendis
January 11, 2024
Accept my condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you.
CS
January 10, 2024
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Herbert Kohl. What a beautiful legacy he has left for his family and others. May our Lord give you comfort as you mourn his loss.
RAR
January 10, 2024
Prayers for the Kohl family, sincerely sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
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