Leander Schaidt, III, known to most as Andy, passed away at home early Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2022. He was born in Baltimore, MD, November 4, 1944, to the late Leander (Lee) Schaidt and Mary Lee Schaidt. In 1957, the family relocated to Orlando with Martin Company. Andy loved growing up on Lake Estelle, spending time waterskiing and fishing.
Andy graduated from Edgewater High School in 1962. After attending college for two years, Andy enlisted in the US Army, serving mostly in West Germany. Returning to Orlando, Andy met Linda Cowdery Richards, and they married on Sept. 5, 1970.
Both Andy and Linda began working at the Martin Company, retiring in 1997 He also completed his BS degree at Rollins.
Andy had been interested in sports cars since he was young. After helping a family friend build a Lotus Super 7 from a kit, he became active with SCCA from1987-1995. Eventually he raced his own 280Z and became an SCCA driver instructor.
Andy Schaidt is survived by his wife, Linda, who remained the love of his life until his passing. Children Daniel Ricahrds, (Deceased) Doree Thomas, Vicki Hoyt (Rand), and Cheryl Richards.
Grandchildren Ryan Richards (Stacey), Dawn Sanderson (Paul), Danny Perry (Megan) and Great grandchildren Lily, Shane, Autumn, Jameson. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Schaidt Averill, niece Lisa Averill Tallant and nephew John Averill, Jr.
Arrange handled by Loomis Family Funeral Home
Celebration of Life
Wekiva Presbyterian Church
211 Wekiva Springs Lane
Longwood, FL 32779
Friday, October 7,2022
3:00PM
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Bo and Judy Gannon says
Vicki, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending our love and condolences to you all.
Bo and Judy
Connie Kating West says
Thinking of your family in your time of loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Mr. Schmidt….
Dave and Lynn Haywirth says
Oh Linda so sorry to hear this. God be with u and family. U know he us in a better place and without pain as we know he has been sick for so long. Love to you from Dave and Lynn.
Carla Fortune says
I had the pleasure of first meeting Mr. Schaidt about 10 years ago. Every encounter always started with a hardy ‘Hello!” and a big smile. I was so sad to hear of his passing. I enjoyed getting to know him and his wife over the years. I could tell from our conversations family was important to them. We often would get side tracked and end up talking about family. It is the memories that can often fill the voids that losses leave behind. I send my heartfelt condolences to the Schaidt family during this very difficult time.