Former Door County Board Chair Harvey Malzahn is being remembered for his many years of serving his community and constituents. Malzahn passed away last Thursday at his home in Fish Creek at the age of 86. Door County Supervisor Dan Austad, who served as vice-chair when Malzahn was board chair, says he was a good friend and a man who was always dedicated to his work.
Malzahn had served as the Town of Gibraltar chair and was on the Door County Board of Supervisors from 1972 to 1988. According to his obituary, he also was the Door County Highway Commissioner for ten years and operated a family painting and decorating business.