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Anniversaries

  • Edward Andrada

    Class of 1988

    Ted, B. A. ’88 and Jacquie Andrada celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and the birth of their first grandchild.

  • Andrew Olson

    Class of 2001

    Andrew Olson, M.A. ’17 is engaged to Laura Lee Finstrom. They are planning a November 15, 2025 wedding.

  • Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

    Class of 1979

    Gizelle (Kramer), B.A. ’79 and Jon, B.A. ’80 Smothers will celebrate 47 years of marriage in September 2025. They are enjoying Jon’s retirement.

    Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

  • Alhrik Schommer

    Class of 2021

    Alhrik Schommer, B.A. ’21 and Clara Heislen, B.A. ’24 were married by Dr. Mark Koschmann, who was a professor for each of them during their CSP years.

  • Delaine Barron (Riebe)

    Class of 1975

    Delaine (Riebe), B.A. ’75 and her husband James Barron celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 14, 2025.

  • Jean Hoffmeyer (Von Strohe)

    Class of 1960

    Jean (Von Strohe), J.C. ’60, B.S. ’62 and Stan Hoffmeyer will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in August. They continue to serve as church organists at Trinity Lutheran, Woodway, Texas.

  • Alice Smith (Kratt)

    Class of 1962

    Alice (Kratt), J.C. ’62, M.A. ’00 and Robert Smith, J.C. ’61 celebrated their 60th anniversary of marriage and ministry. The Bavarian Inn in their hometown of Frankenmuth, Michigan, honored them with a greeting on their sign along Main Street.

    Alice Smith (Kratt)

  • Dina Matasovsky (Cristante)

    Class of 1994

    Dina (Cristante), B.A. ’94 and John Matasovsky, B.A. ’99 celebrated their 30th anniversary with a trip to Italy. Dina completed her 25th year of teaching.

    Dina Matasovsky (Cristante)

  • Eugene Brunow

    Class of 1958

    Eugene, J.C. ’58 and his wife Donna (Dirks), J.C. ’58 Brunow celebrated 65 years of marriage with their four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

    Eugene Brunow

  • Barbara Borchers (Dirks)

    Class of 1969

    Barbara (Dirks), B.A. ’69 and Rev. Dennis Borchers, B.A. ’69 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary and the 52nd year of pastoral ministry for Dennis in June 2025.

  • Diane Merkau (Timm)

    Class of 1969

    Diane (Timm), B.A. ’69 and Jacques Merkaue celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary cruising the Mississippi from Red Wing to New Orleans.

  • Geoffrey Bruick

    Class of 2021

    Geoffrey Bruick, B.A. ’21 is engaged to be married in June 2025.