Name/Title
Kohls CompanyScope and Content
Historical information on Kohls Company for 1976 Bicentennial Celebration in Waupun, WI.
*Facts are typed and was scanned with mistakes, if any, left uncorrected.
Kohls Company
Orville G. Kohls joined the Hinkamp and Kohls firm in 1936. He purchased John Hinkamp's interest in 1945 and in 1949, he purchased his uncle's interest, W. F. Kohls and became sole owner. He has been a licensed mortician since 1939.
Wesley Giebink, who has been employed by Kohls since 1949, joined the firm as a partner January 1, 1954. Mr. Giebink who took his training in Madison and Milwaukee was licensed in 1951. Except for two years in the armed forces he has been with the firm since 1949.
David Williams, joined the Kohls and Giebink firm as a partner in May 15, 1958. He had been employed by the firm since 1950, until February 1953, when he was inducted in the Army. Following two years of Korean service, he returned to Waupun and in June 1955 enrolled in the Mortuary Science School in Milwaukee. Following completion of his training, in June 1956, he had been employed by the Kohls and Giebink.Acquisition
Accession
2016.0075Source or Donor
Waupun Area Chamber of CommerceAcquisition Method
Donation