Frederick Kohler

Frederick Kohler (May 2, 1864 – January 30, 1934) was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the 40th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1922 to 1923.

Life and career Kohler was born in Cleveland to ethnic German parents Christian and Fredericka Kohler in 1864. As a teenager, he left school to assist his father in the Kohler Stone Works. The business failed after his father's death and Kohler sought work elsewhere.

In 1889, Kohler joined the Cleveland Police and quickly rose to prominence. By 1900, he was promoted to captain and in 1903, Mayor Tom L. Johnson appointed Kohler as his chief of police. He always expected the absolute maximum from all policemen, "demanding a neat appearance and full day's work." he was disliked by established Cleveland politicians of both parties who disapproved of his contempt for the city's machine politics.

Kohler made it through the tussle and instead of leaving Cleveland, he decided to enter politics. In 1918, he was elected Cuyahoga County commissioner as a Republican, serving two terms. His tenure as commissioner served him well when he campaigned and was elected mayor of Cleveland. He served one term from 1922 to 1924. As mayor, Kohler concentrated on the "economy in city government, cutting payrolls and city services, and persuading private agencies to care for families on relief." His entire left side was paralyzed, and he often suffered uncontrollable weeping. He was buried at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.