Malvitz, Darryl AlanOn Thursday, July 13, 2017, God opened the gates for an amazing arborist, loving father and husband, Darryl Alan Malvitz, 58, Green Bay. He was born on April 8, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Roy and Carol (Grunwald) Malvitz. Darryl graduated with the class of 1977. On August 1, 1986, Darryl married the love of his life, Lori Ann Gauger. He peeled post with his father at a young age and as an adult worked for Asplund until he moved to Green Bay and continued to work as an arborist for the city of Green Bay. He worked with his brother Steve at S&D Tree Care before venturing on his own starting his own tree care business which he owned and operated until his passing while maintaining his employment with the city of Green Bay. Darryl had a strong passion for trees and for wildlife. He had many successful hunts with his brothers and his children. The passion for hunting he shared with his children, but especially Kyle whom he mentored over the years teaching him the value of the hunt. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening in his back yard as he called the "Back 40." Darryl had many friends from the city and local tavern that he shared amazing memories with. He was very close to his wife and his children and they went on many vacations to their family cabin and to the dells. He loved going to deer camp with his brother, Jeremy, friend, Mark and his children which always spent their time at the family hunting cabin. He took great pride in his vegetable garden and taking care of his home. Darryl always did his best at everything he did and raised his children to work hard and appreciate all of life's blessings. He had a huge party every summer for his daughter's birthday; everyone was invited for the all-night fish fry. Darryl was a member at Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church for many years and took much pride in sharing his religion with his family. He had his children baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. Darryl was also baptized and confirmed as a Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Lori Ann Malvitz; son, Kyle Alan Malvitz and his daughter, Danielle Lynn (Jeremy Huycke) Malvitz; brothers, Jeremy Malvitz, Steve Malvitz, Mike Malvitz and Roy Malvitz Jr.; sisters, Laurie Pagenkopf, Roxanne Clark, Cheryl Renard, and Sarah Cogar and his two sisters-in-law, Stacey Bauer Malvitz and Carol Gauger.Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, sister in-law, Char Gauger, brother's in-law, John Gauger and Paul Gauger. along with his loyal companion, his dog, Jade Malvitz. Visitation will be held at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Sunday, July 23, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service. Memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Larry Lange officiating. A memorial is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.prokowall.com.