Birth/Adoption

Jean Vogel, B.A. ’83 became a grandma for the second time to Nathaniel Lee Haller, born January 12, 2024. He joins his sister Jordyn, who is 7.

Kayla (Blair), B.A. ’15 and Marcus Lueders welcomed Daniel John on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:12am weighing 9lb 4oz.

William Ryan, B.A. ’91 welcomed his first grandchild, Harlan Hugh Nichols. His daughter and her husband, Elli & Ryan Nichols are the proud parents.

Kathryn (Wareham), B.A. ’03 and Jeremy Rolf welcomed Mathias Christopher to their family on May 13, 2023.

Eric, B.A. ’04 and Haidee (Kuehne), B.A. ’10 Selle and their daughter Elena (7 years old) welcomed Maheshwari (4 years old) into their family through adoption in June 2023.

Billy, B.A. ’08, M.A. ’11 and Erica Schultz, along with big brother Emerson, welcomed August Theo to their family on Sept. 1, 2023.

Gayle Degler, B.A. ’73 and his wife, Lois, have four children and 12 grandchildren and number 13 is expected in August. Gayle Degler has 22 years of elected service in the public sector and many years of congregational office holdings.

John, BA ‘10 and Sara (Sather), BA ‘10 Pimental are pleased to announce the adoption of John’s nephew, Liam (3), on May 25, 2023. They have had the pleasure of fostering Liam for two years and are grateful for the opportunity to be Liam’s permanent home and family.

Katie Peterson, LIC ’19, MAEd ’20 got married in April 2021 and gave birth to a baby boy in October 2022.