The face behind the counter at Westenhofer Hardware has changed since its beloved proprietor, Mike Westenhofer, passed away in 2024.
But the shop’s family-owned charm and “if we don’t have it, we can find it” attitude remains as it has passed to its third generation of owners.
Gavin Malott, 23, grew up washing the windows, sweeping floors and hauling concrete at his grandfather’s shop. Now, he’s taken over the family business…