Kenneth Williams Kohler (August 20, 1930 – July 5, 2011) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963.[1] He is notable for being the first Republican from the Panhandle elected to the Texas Legislature.[2]
Kenneth Williams Kohler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office November 27, 1961 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | J. Edgar Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Walter Lee Knapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1930 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 2011 (aged 80) Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Amarillo College Colorado College |
Kohler was born on August 20, 1930, in Amarillo, Texas. He attended Amarillo High School. He later attended Amarillo College and Colorado College.[2]
On November 19, 1961, he was elected in a special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of James Edgar Wilson.[1] He was sworn in and took office on November 27, 1961.[1] At the time, he and George F. Korkmas of Galveston were the only two Republicans in the 150-member Texas House of Representatives.[2] He served on the House Taxation and Revenue Committee.[2] In 1962, he ran for reelection, but was defeated.[2]
He died on July 5, 2011, in Amarillo, aged 80.[2]
References
editExternal links
edit- Kenneth Williams Kohler, "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"
- Kenneth Williams Kohler, "United States Social Security Death Index"
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