Clayton C. Kohl
1875–1938 (age 63)
Businessman
Biography
Clayton C. Kohl of Perrysburg built a reputation as a businessman who could move between manufacturing, transportation, and banking with ease, keeping his attention on innovation and careful stewardship of resources. His businesses provided stable employment and helped tie the village to wider markets in the region.
He matched his commercial success with civic leadership, helping to finance schools, parks, and a hospital wing, and he took a personal interest in mentoring young entrepreneurs, making Perrysburg a place where families could look forward to a hopeful future.