#16 Don Koehler – 8 ft 2 in (249 cm), United States
Don Koehler was recognized by Guinness as the tallest living person for much of the 1970s. Born in 1925, he lived until 1981 at age 55—one of the longer lifespans among giants.
Koehler worked in sales and traveled extensively. His height came from gigantism, but he managed daily life with humor and determination.
