Andrew George Loerch

Andrew George Loerch June 4, 1952 – June 15, 2022 Andrew George Loerch (Andy), formerly of Manassas, VA and recently living in Lake Frederick, VA, passed away with a very brief but strong battle with pancreatic cancer. Andy was born on June 4, 1952 in Mineola, New York. His parents were George Loerch and Claire Bultman Loerch. Andy is survived by his wife, Claire; his son, Patrick, his wife Alysia and grandchildren, Ian and Ella (Colorado Springs, CO); his step-children: Tyler Sutherland (Manassas, VA), Spencer Sutherland (Corvales, OR) and Parker and Hope Shubert (Manassas, VA); his brother Steven, his wife Theresa (Vernon Hills, IL) and their children and grandchildren. Andy retired on May 24, 2022 after 22 years as Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University. One of Andy’s favorite things was to work with students and help them find successful careers. Andy is Past President and Fellow of Military Operations Research Society (MORS) where he earned the distinguished Vance R. Wanner Memorial Award in 2011. He is co-editor of the book “Methods for Conducting Military Operational Analysis” and author of many professional papers. Andy is a 26-year veteran of the United States Army and rose to the rank of Colonel. He earned his PhD from Cornell University and was a graduate of Naval Postgraduate School and Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. If Andy was interested in doing anything, then he was obsessed with it and worked at it until he was the best possible. This is true with skydiving, karate, music, softball, and cycling. Andy played with the Northern Virginia Senior Softball league; was Principal bassoonist of the Manassas Symphony Orchestra since 2000 as well as a board member; Andy enjoyed riding his bike with the Old Cranks Cycling Club out of Vint Hill, VA as well as taking cycling trips throughout the country. Above all else, Andy was the ultimate New York Yankees fan. Andy will have a celebration of life viewing on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Pierce Funeral home located at 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA. Memories and Reflections will be shared at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held for Andy at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel (204 Lee Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211) on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Burial with full military honors will immediately follow at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Andy has requested donations to be made in his memory to the Manassas Symphony Orchestra.

Andrew George Loerch

June 4, 1952 - June 15, 2022