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