Alexander Arndt-Kohlway

Alexander Christian Arndt-Kohlway, 31, of Reston, VA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born August 15, 1989 in Sacramento, CA, he was the son of Chris and Sandi Arndt-Kohlway of Mt. Airy.

Alex graduated from Linganore High School in 2007; Salisbury University in 2011, and held a certificate in cybersecurity.  He was working as a Systems Engineer with General Dynamics IT.

Alex will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who would do anything for his family and friends.  He was spontaneous and fun-loving.  He enjoyed the times that he went to Disney World.  And he especially loved spending time with his fiance’ Lauren and their dogs, Maui and Loki.

Alex enjoyed paintball, ice hockey, and spending time with family and friends.  He was a history buff.  Alex traveled the world with his family going to England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, and Central Europe.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiance’, Lauren Reedy; brother, Nick Arndt-Kohlway; aunts and uncles, Pam & Richard Olson, John Kohlway Jr., Kathryn & Max Robinson, David & Trish Kohlway,  Maria & James Kalbac, grandparents, Robert & Darlene Arndt; cousins, Nathan and Brett Olson, Aleksandra & Greg Sandstrom, Christopher Kohlway, and Rebecca Kalbac; and numerous friends and colleagues.

He was predeceased by grandparents, Marguerite Arndt Crouch, and John and Theresa Kohlway.

The family will announce a celebration of Alex’s life to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Welfare Institute, AWIonline.org or to Direct Relief, DirectRelief.org in Alex’s name are greatly appreciated.

Arrangements are with Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.