Karl S. Sandberg, Jr., a former US Army chaplain and Christian Science practitioner, passed away in Scituate, MA.

Karl S. Sandberg, Jr., known to family and friends as Sandy, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Scituate, Massachusetts. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was raised as a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist, where he learned to live a life of love and service. His early education included a degree in German Literature, and he was accepted into a PhD program at Rice University with a full fellowship. However, he chose a different path, feeling called to serve both God and his country.

Sandy entered the Chaplain Training Program offered by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston in partnership with Boston University School of Theology. After completing the program and earning a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Boston University, he joined the U.S. Army as a chaplain. His 10-year military service took him and his family to various parts of the world. In 1968, he married Jean, whom he had met at a church service on Thanksgiving Day in 1967.

The couple had two sons, Eric and Travis, born in 1969 and 1972, respectively. In 1980, Sandy left the Army Chaplaincy to pursue a full-time healing practice within the Christian Science Church. Over the years, he served the church in numerous capacities, embodying the principles of love and service central to its teachings. Sandy was known for his selfless love, both within his family and the broader community.

He was a devoted husband to Jean for nearly 55 years, a supportive father to his two sons, and a cherished grandfather to his five grandsons. His life was marked by compassion, kindness, and a deep sense of joy in being with his family. Sandy’s legacy is one of generosity and love, leaving an indelible mark on those who knew him.

Sandy’s family expressed profound gratitude for the blessings he brought into their lives. They cherished the time they spent together and found comfort in the love and care he consistently offered. His passing leaves a void, but his impact continues to be felt through the lives he touched.

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