Marc Bridenhagen

Marc Paul Bridenhagen departed this world on February 29, 2016. He was born in Denver, Colorado on March 11, 1953. Marc spent his childhood exploring the Rocky Mountains and cultivating an enduring love of fly fishing, skiing, and the great outdoors. In 1969, Marc traveled to Virginia to attend Woodberry Forest School where he was active in athletics and developed a lifelong relationship with the Merrick family. After graduating in 1972, Marc spent two years living and skiing in Snowbird, Utah. Marc returned to Charlottesville where he would become a “Double Hoo”, attending the McIntire School of Commerce and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Following UVA athletics was one of his favorite pastimes. While in school, he met and married his wife of thirty-six years, Sarah Jane Rutrough. They were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Amanda Jane and Sarah Frances, whom he loved dearly. Marc was known as a fair and honest businessman, whose integrity was exhibited through his work at Martin Roofing where he was president. Marc was dedicated to serving the local community, serving on the board of WorkSource Enterprises for twenty-two years, and as the past president of the Associated General Contractors Piedmont. In addition to his wife Sarah, and his two daughters, Marc is survived by his terrific brother-in-law and wife, Jim and Bobbie Rutrough, a niece, Kate Rutrough, and a very spoiled Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Addy. Marc was preceded in death by his parents Bernita and Clement Bridenhagen. Marc will be greatly missed by his family and many dear friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 6th from 4-6pm at Veritas Vineyard (151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA 22920). A brief celebration of life ceremony will begin at 4:30pm. Funeral services will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to WorkSource Enterprises or the Albemarle SPCA.