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MARK ANDREW FOLDENAUER "Andy" (Age 56)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Andy was born on June 6, 1961 to Robert "Bob" and Sally (Schoeffel) Foldenauer. He was a 1979 graduate of Loudoun Valley High School. Andy owned and operated a moving company until 2001. He then switched to the plumbing and HVAC trades, most suited to his talents. Andy had masterful mechanical abilities-he could build or repair most anything, from houses to high-performance race cars, and he worked up until May 2017 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor (GBM). Andy lived life with gusto through racing his corvette and motocross, to playing golf. His passionate love for these sports, and outgoing personality earned him many enduring friendships. Andy is survived by daughter Diana E. Flannery; siblings Carl G. Foldenauer, Paul A. Foldenauer, and Elizabeth F. Stratton; two nieces; three nephews; and many great friends. He will be missed by great dog, Alex. He will forever be remembered as the adventurous, quick witted, kind, strong, loving brother and friend he was. Andy's Celebration of Life Party will take place at Autobahn Indoor Speedway in Manassas Mall on April 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] to attend. Guest count needed by March 31, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please donate to braintumor.org, and choose Defeat GBM Research Collaborative.
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Tom Nelson
March 14, 2021
It was always the best when Andy and Paul would come over to visit on Holidays. Once we heard Sally and Marianne get into their heated discussions about who knows what, we knew we had a couple of extra hours to hang out and get in trouble before you had to head back across the river.
Best times.
Cristina Lindsay
March 8, 2021
One thing I loved most about Andy was his crazy infectious laugh! You could not help but get a big smile on your face when he would burst out in his unique laugh. Andy lit up the room...what a bright light!
Liz Stratton
March 7, 2021
In loving memory of my strong, adventurous, sensitive, kind, fun loving, talented, risk taking, excitement seeking, and humble big brother. You mean the world to me and my heart carries great love for you always. You were our family’s excitement finder. Always being the one to provide life’s thrill wherever you could find it. I miss that!
Andy loved racing cars and bikes
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Liz
March 17, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful brother. I love you and miss you always.
Andy holding Liz with Paul
June 20, 2018
Andy and Dad 2010
June 20, 2018
Liz Stratton
June 20, 2018
Thank you Steph for you submission. Truer words were never written. You describe him perfectly.
Andy at Liz's wedding, so handsome
June 20, 2018
Andy around 5 years old, luv you bro
June 20, 2018
Andy and BFF Alex
June 20, 2018
Andy playing in FL ocean
June 20, 2018
Andy's 1st wheelz
June 20, 2018
Steph Curry
April 24, 2018
I still can't believe he's gone. Andy was truly one-of-a-kind. Boisterous, outgoing, fearless and frank. He was quick-witted and thoroughly enjoyed playful banter. Kind and big-hearted, he made friends easily but nevertheless, one felt extremely special to be included in that number. A thoughtful brother who looked after his younger sister, even after they'd both grown up. A caring son, who tended to the needs of his elderly parents with his consummate good humor and surprising gentleness. He embraced life with abandon, unabashedly sharing his well-formed opinions, and very often landing a profound and life-changing (for the listener) statement right in the middle of a lively conversation.
You will be missed, Andy -- not just by those who knew you well, but by those whose lives you touched only in passing. Your boundless energy is no longer bound to this earth. The universe is yours, as it always should have been.
N. S.
March 22, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Foldenauer family. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you and will strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
March 22, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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