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Sean E. Anderson, 58, of Sandwich, Massachusetts, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 15, 1967, in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Theodore and Barbara Anderson. He married Karen Fein on December 12, 1998, at Lake George, New York.
Sean graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1985. He received his BA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1989 and his master’s degree in criminal justice from the State University of New York at Albany. He has been employed as an investigator of abuse with protective services.
Sean is survived by his wife, Karen Fein of Sandwich; his parents, Theodore and Barbara of Waterloo; a sister, Tamara Nelson of Cedar Falls; a niece, Ashley (Justin) Heredia of Waterloo and a nephew, Keith Nelson of Cedar Falls. He’s preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Arlene Callies and Manford and Liola Anderson and uncles, David Callies and Paul Balvanz.
No services in Iowa are being planned.
I love you so much and will miss you every day of my life. You are my hero and nothing will ever be the same without you
To the Dear Family of Sean Anderson,
I’m sending my love and deepest sympathy to Sean’s widow Karen, Sean’s mother, my dear, kind & gentle friend Barbara, her beloved husband Ted, & and daughter Tamara, & all family and friends of Sean.
May he rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And may Sean’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Lani Gehlsen
We will miss you dearly, until we meet again
Sympathy and condolences to you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort in the times ahead. May he rest in eternal peace.
Wow! This is tough on me. Although we haven’t spoken in quite some time you were always my best friend and I will truly miss you and all the great times we shared. Save a spot for me my friend
Uncle Ted, Aunt Barb, Tamara, Ashley and Keith,
I’m so sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Although I haven’t seen Sean in these later years, but I sure have alot of fond memories of us cousins hanging out. I loved his sense of humor. My thoughts are with you all. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.