Travis Edwin Viehweg

Travis Edwin Viehweg, 41, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2025.

He was born in Fort Collins, CO, on September 13, 1983, to Douglas K. and Sharon C. (Smith) Viehweg. The family eventually relocated to Overland Park, KS, where Travis grew up competing in high school wrestling and football. He went on to compete in collegiate football, including being named an All-American defensive tackle while at Baker University.

He graduated from Blue Valley High School (Overland Park, KS) in 2002. He attended Butler County Community College and then received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Liberal Arts from Baker University (Baldwin City, KS) in 2007 and 2009, respectively.

Travis married the great love of his life, Amanda Susan Wehner, on October 19, 2013. With Amanda, he was safe to show off his intellect, willingness to see people for who they are, and a desire to embrace the whole of who Amanda is. When he first saw her, he said, “God made her for me.” Theirs was a marriage built on instant, lasting bonds and an adventurous embrace of trying new things.

He took great pride in his work and deeply appreciated all the friendships he made along the way. At the time of his passing, he was employed by Midwest Concrete Materials as a Concrete Delivery Professional.

He will be remembered fondly by his wife, Amanda, and Hops and Gracie, lovingly referred to as “their babies;” parents Douglas and Sharon; sister Angela Komarek, brother-in-law Scott, and their children Addison, Hudson, and Avery; brother Clayton Viehweg, sister-in-law Kay, and their son Isaac; and nieces Alexis Viehweg and Madison Viehweg.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jason Viehweg and Ryan Viehweg.

Travis will be celebrated by friends, teammates, and loved ones who will always treasure his vivid storytelling, dedicated acts of service, and unique sense of humor.

Funeral services are set for Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2 PM at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS. Graveside dedication and Interment will take place on Monday, January 27, at 11 AM at Clifton Cemetery, Clifton, ID. Local arrangements are under the direction of Red Rose Funeral Home, 56 S State Street, Preston, ID. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Travis’ honor to the American Heart Association, the United Way, or a humane society of the donor’s choosing. To share a favorite memory of Travis or offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute on this page.