Natalie Ann Black was the wife of Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr., an American billionaire businessman, a member of the Kohler family of Wisconsin, and the executive chairman of the Kohler Company, a manufacturing company in Kohler, Wisconsin, best known for its plumbing products.

Herb and Natalie Black got married in 1988 and together, they built a life focused on growing the business on a global scale.

Natalie Black Kohler, a Stanford University graduate is now retired, having recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Kohler Co.

She is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors and President of the Kohler Foundation.

Her beloved husband Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr., passed away on Sept. 3 at age 83.

“His zest for life, adventure, and impact inspire all of us. We traveled together, celebrated together, and worked together. He was all in, all the time, leaving an indelible mark on how we live our lives today and carry on his legacy,” said his family in a news release announcing his demise.