In Remembrance Of
Arlie D. Maag
Arlie D. Maag, 89, passed away Sunday, April 2, at North Kansas City Hospital after a brief illness.
A quick wit and friend to all, he led a life of service to others– family, friends, neighbors and the community.
Arlie was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Cosby, MO at home, to Paul and Lena (Welty) Maag, one of six boys on the family farm.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II, serving in Italy & Germany.
He married Joan Rethemeyer, on March 24, 1949, and they just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. They had two children, Rodney and Rhonda.
Arlie had a long and distinguished career with the Kansas City Police Department, retiring as a Patrolman/Technician in 1984.
Arlie was a strong Christian, a member of Hope United Church in Cosby MO and regularly attended the Hoover Christian Church. He was a 50 yr member of the Masonic Lodge. Arlie enjoyed keeping busy, gardening, reading and helping out friends and neighbors. Most of all, he loved to ride his Ford tractor and his golf cart with his dog, Oliver, by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Clinton, Quentin, Bill, Paul Jr., and Vernie Maag.
Survivors include: wife, Joan, Smithville, Mo.; son, Rodney Maag (Sandy), Kansas City, Mo.; daughter Rhonda Fees (Mark) Rocky Mount, Mo.; one grandson, Jonathon Maag (Jessica), Kansas City, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Connor David & Cassidy Grace Maag; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will have a visitation from 10am – 12pm Wednesday, April 5th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Smithville. Services will follow at 12:00 p.m.
Interment: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leavenworth National Cemetery,
The family suggests memorial contributions to Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS) 6972 N Broadway, Gladstone, MO 64118.
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Nichole Payne
We love and will miss you very much Uncle Doc
Steven and Laura Rethemeyer
Good bye Uncle Doc. I remember you as a child, and through my life; always there when needed. Next to my father, I respected you most. You had a calm even nature with a side of serious. I liked that about you. Rest in peace good man. See you on the other side.
Steven and Laura Rethemeyer
Good bye Uncle Doc you will be missed. I remember you as a child and as we grew older; as a man who was always there when he was needed. You were a quiet and friendly soul with a side of serious. I really liked that about you. You married a great lady and made an honorable family. You leave a proud legacy. Rest in pease good man. I’ll remember you well. Peace be upon Aunt Joan, Rodney and Rhonda.
Danny and Darci Foser
Rhonda and Jo, we are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Danny and Darci and family
Vernon Adkins
Please accept my deepest condolence for your loss. I had not seen Arlie for a long time but got to know him well when he worked with the Mormon farm operation years ago. I used to haul wheat for them and developed a friendship with Arlie at that time. He was a very happy fellow and a good friend. I stopped to visit him at his home a few times for a good visit, but regretfully I hadn’t taken the time to stop for several years. Once again, I am sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
Vernon Adkins
Terry Maag
RIP Doc you will be missed dearly. Deepest condolence to the family.