Max Kohl came to America from his native Poland, and worked in a factory until 1927, when he used his savings to open a small corner grocery store on Milwaukee's south side. He gradually added additional locations until 1946, when with great fanfare he opened Milwaukee's first modern-style supermarket, complete with such then-unheard-of innovations as an in-store bakery and deli. By the late 1950s, Kohl's was a leading force in midwest groceries, and in 1962 Kohl opened a department store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, also named Kohl's, which quickly became a successful chain.∼Businessman, Entrepreneur. He was the founder of the American retail chain of department stores that bears his family's name to this day. Born in Budanov, Poland, Kohl immigrated to America at 26, and settled into the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working in a factory until 1927, when he used his savings to open a small corner grocery store in the city's south side. He gradually added additional locations until 1946, when with great fanfare he opened Milwaukee's first modern-style supermarket, complete with such then-unheard-of innovations as an in-store bakery and deli. By the late 1950s, Kohl's was becoming a leading force in midwest groceries. In 1962, Kohl opened a department store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, which quickly became a successful chain. He died on December 14, 1981, Kohl's has since become the largest department store chain in the United States, with over 1,158 locations in operation.
Survived by his wife Mary, (nee Hiken); a daughter, Delores Solovy, of Highland Park, IL; and three sons, Sidney, Herbert and Alan. He is also survived by his brother, Jack; and a sister Betty Shapiro.
Survived by his wife Mary, (nee Hiken); a daughter, Delores Solovy, of Highland Park, IL; and three sons, Sidney, Herbert and Alan. He is also survived by his brother, Jack; and a sister Betty Shapiro.
Max Kohl came to America from his native Poland, and worked in a factory until 1927, when he used his savings to open a small corner grocery store on Milwaukee's south side. He gradually added additional locations until 1946, when with great fanfare he opened Milwaukee's first modern-style supermarket, complete with such then-unheard-of innovations as an in-store bakery and deli. By the late 1950s, Kohl's was a leading force in midwest groceries, and in 1962 Kohl opened a department store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, also named Kohl's, which quickly became a successful chain.∼Businessman, Entrepreneur. He was the founder of the American retail chain of department stores that bears his family's name to this day. Born in Budanov, Poland, Kohl immigrated to America at 26, and settled into the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working in a factory until 1927, when he used his savings to open a small corner grocery store in the city's south side. He gradually added additional locations until 1946, when with great fanfare he opened Milwaukee's first modern-style supermarket, complete with such then-unheard-of innovations as an in-store bakery and deli. By the late 1950s, Kohl's was becoming a leading force in midwest groceries. In 1962, Kohl opened a department store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, which quickly became a successful chain. He died on December 14, 1981, Kohl's has since become the largest department store chain in the United States, with over 1,158 locations in operation.
Survived by his wife Mary, (nee Hiken); a daughter, Delores Solovy, of Highland Park, IL; and three sons, Sidney, Herbert and Alan. He is also survived by his brother, Jack; and a sister Betty Shapiro.
Survived by his wife Mary, (nee Hiken); a daughter, Delores Solovy, of Highland Park, IL; and three sons, Sidney, Herbert and Alan. He is also survived by his brother, Jack; and a sister Betty Shapiro.
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