Key takeaways:
- Former Senator Herb Kohl passed away after a brief illness.
- He was a popular figure in Wisconsin, having purchased the Bucks to keep them from leaving town and spending generously from his fortune on civic and educational causes.
- Kohl was a beloved figure in Wisconsin and will be remembered for his philanthropic efforts and his commitment to the people of Wisconsin.
Former Senator Herb Kohl, a Democrat from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has passed away after a brief illness. This was announced by Herb Kohl Philanthropies on Wednesday.
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, having purchased the Bucks to keep them from leaving town and spending generously from his fortune on civic and educational causes throughout the state. He also used his money to fund his Senate races, allowing him to portray himself as “nobody’s senator but yours.”
Kohl was a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee and was seen questioning Eric Schmdt, chairman of Google Inc., during a hearing in Washington, D.C. in September of 2011.
Kohl was a beloved figure in Wisconsin and will be remembered for his philanthropic efforts and his commitment to the people of Wisconsin. His legacy will live on through the work of Herb Kohl Philanthropies.
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