Obituary of Cary Arlo Sandersfeld

    Cary Arlo Sandersfeld, son of Clarence Arlo and Bonnie Jean (Schmidt) Newman, was born in Sheldon, IA on December 31, 1964. He attended public school in Hartley, IA, graduating from Hartley-Melvin High School with the class of 1984. During his school years, Cary worked for Bob Fahlenkamp and was active in 4-H, FFA and basketball.

    Following high school, Cary attended NCC in Sheldon, graduating from the Auto Body program. He then relocated to Mt. Pleasant, IA where he worked at a service station as well as at his father’s business, Oakland Auto. For several years he helped his Dad rebuild cars before being employed with Lomont Molding.

    Cary decided to move back to Northwest Iowa, purchasing the Laura Sandersfeld home in 2006. While living in May City, IA, he worked for the Farmers Co-op Society located in Sanborn, IA, and then for Sunrise Farms feed mill in Harris, IA until his passing. While living in May City, he was an active member of the May City Volunteer Fire Department from 2006 to 2024 when his health declined, and he was unable to participate. Cary enjoyed gardening, fishing, concert events with his brothers and sister, and spending time with his family. 

    Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Bonnie Newman of Spencer, IA; brothers: Brian Sandersfeld of Montgomery, IA, Kevin (Jessie) Sandersfeld of Mt Pleasant, IA; sister, Denise Seivert of Hartley, IA; stepbrothers: Duane (Connie) Newman of Milford, IA, Roger (Cheryl) Newman of Mountain Home, AR; stepsisters: Donna (VerDon) Schmidt of Everly, IA, Kay (Todd) Suhr of Grimes, IA; nephews: Asa Sandersfeld, Ethan (Brianne Croninger) Sandersfeld, Justyn (Marissa) Sandersfeld, Blake (Kim) Seivert, Jayden Keck, Travis (Sara Wright) Suhr; nieces: Brooke (Nathan) Peters, Madison Keck, Jordyn Sandersfeld, Crystal (Danny Johnson) Ramsey, Darci (Jared) Domerese, Nicole (Jess) McCall; one aunt, Betty Pahl of Milford, IA; one uncle, Russ Holst of May City, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

    Cary was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Arlo Sandersfeld; stepmother, Beth Sandersfeld; stepfather, Arlo W. Newman; grandparents: Herman and Hattie Schmidt, Clarence and Helen Sandersfeld, and Ray and Vernetta Newman; brother, Brett Sandersfeld; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

    Cary was a quiet man with a big heart and had an infectious laugh. Although he never had any children, his nieces and nephews held a special place in his heart. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.