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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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  • Marlene Wirth (Haut)

    Class of 1967

    Marlene (Haut) Wirth, retired and moved to Longmont, Colo.

  • Willetta Deyoung

    Class of 1990

    Willeta DeYoung, B.A. ’90 started a role with Auris.io in October 2025. She helps small business owners streamline benefits, compliance, human resources, and payroll so they can reclaim their time and focus on leading their business.

    Willetta Deyoung

  • Darlene Bertke (Penk)

    Class of 1953

    Darlene (Penk), J.C. ’53 and Alfred Bertke celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 25, 2025.

  • Katherine Herzberg (Bessinger)

    Class of 2007

    Katherine (Bassigner) Herzberg, B.A. ’07, M.A. ’20 has accepted her first call to serve as the music teacher for kindergarten through high school at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Mattoon, Illi.

  • Gerhard Michael

    Class of 1959

    Gerhard, H.S. ’57, J.C. ’59 and Joan Michael were surprised by their six children and their families on July 4, 2025 with a party to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The party was held at the home of their daughter Sonja and son-in-law Peter, B.A. ’92 LeBorious’ home in Georgia.

  • Ed Bode

    Class of 1961

    Ed Bode, J.C. ’61 passed away on Jan. 17, 2026.

  • Thomas Spahn

    Class of 1959

    Thomas Spahn, J.C. ’59 retired for the third and final time. He gives thanks to God for His continues blessing.

  • Charles Paul Vah II

    Class of 2025

    Charles Pah, M.B.A. ’25 celebrates his 11th anniversary in February 2026.

    Charles Paul Vah II

  • Lisa Peterson (Keniston)

    Class of 1992

    Lisa (Keniston) Peterson, B.A. ’92 retired from full-time teaching. She enjoys weaving, knitting, spending more time with family and friends, as well as traveling to fiber destinations: Iceland, Norway, and Finland.

  • Jean Gabbert (Panlilio)

    Class of 2014

    Jean (Panlilio), B.A. ’14 and Ben, B.A. ’08 Gabbert celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary this year. Their son is in his second year at Concordia, studying International Business Management, and will be studying abroad in South Korea this Spring semester.

  • Sandi Frick (Edwards)

    Class of 1970

    Sandi (Edwards), ’69 and Timothy, B.A. ’71 Frick celebrated 55 years of marriage. They have four adult children and 14 grandchildren. One grandson got married in November 2025.

  • Barbara Kleeberger (Quimby)

    Class of 1968

    Barbara (Quimby) Kleeberger, B.A. ’97 shared that her husband Steven passed away on June 30, 2025. On September 4, 2025 he was remembered with a military honors internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn.