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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • 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.

  • Amanda Connolly (Allen)

    Class of 2015

    Amanda (Allen) Connolly, M.A. ’15, LIC ’18 welcomed baby Elouise Connolly on January 3, 2025.

    Amanda Connolly (Allen)

  • David Becker

    Class of 1978

    David Becker, B.A. ’78 retired in 2025 after serving 36 years at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Aitkin, Minn.

  • 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)

  • Alice Smith (Kratt)

    Class of 1962

    Alice (Kratt) Smith, J.C. ’62, M.A. ’00 recently released Rearview Mirror: Following God’s Callings. It is an interactive devotional/memoir with pages for prayer and reflection.

    Alice Smith (Kratt)

  • Burke Perry

    Class of 2000

    Burke Perry, B.A. ’00 and his wife, Eva Mercado-Perry, along with their daughters Rebekah and Kristiana, were blessed to visit family and friends this June in Davao City and Medina, Misamis Oriental—Eva’s hometown—as well as the beautiful island of Camiguin. Burke shares: “It was a joy to worship with brothers and sisters in Christ at…

    Burke Perry

  • 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)

  • David Langemo

    Class of 1994

    David Langemo, B.A. ’94, M.A. ’07 has accepted a new position as the Director of Operations with Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis, Minn. I oversee HR, Communications & Marketing, Daily Operations, Facilities, Finance, Security, Stewardship, and Theater Arts.

  • Patricia Koehler (Weckop)

    Class of 1955

    Patricia (Weckop) Koehler, J.C. ’55 recently celebrated her 90th birthday and was blessed with two great-grandchildren, a boy and a girl, bringing the total to seven great-grandchildren.

  • Darrell Kobs

    Class of 1969

    Darrell Kobs, A.A. ’69 celebrated 50 years as a pastor in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod on June 22, 2025.

  • Mark Janzen

    Class of 1981

    Mark Janzen, B.A. ’81 changed status from retired to recovering pastor.

    Mark Janzen

  • 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.