Viggo Maehl, 87, passed away, November 13, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.

He was born in Juelsminde, Denmark, to Knud and Lillian Maehl, on November 19, 1936.

Viggo was a large presence in many people’s lives.  He loved to share stories about life in Denmark during World War II.  He enjoyed discussing politics and found it great fun to debate anyone that didn’t agree with him.  Upon retirement Viggo started making gifts for family and friends using horseshoes and wood. 

In 1980 Viggo and his wife Marga built a house at the Lake of the Ozarks where many weekends were spent entertaining friends.  He loved horseback riding and in his younger days could be found on the trail riding his favorite horse Rocky.   Most of all he loved his family and his faithful dog Jax.

He is preceded in death by, his wife, Marga Maehl, his parents Knud and Lillian Maehl; his brother Joergen Maehl and his sister Kirsten Riddervold.

Viggo is survived by his daughters Birgit Maehl and Ingrid Maehl,  his grandchildren Joe McMurray, Andrew McMurray, Jamie Maehl and Kelly Boketo-Maehl, his great grandchildren Hadyn Maehl and Layla Boketo-Maehl and his loving extended family.

Private family gathering has been arranged