Alumni Notes
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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Ruth Christensen (Block)
Ruth (Block) Christensen, B.A. ’74 taught for two years at Christ Lutheran School in West Bloomfield, Wisc. and 33 years at Suring Public Schools, in Suring, Wisc.
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Eugene Brunow
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.
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Delaine Barron (Riebe)
Delaine (Riebe), B.A. ’75 and her husband James Barron celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 14, 2025.
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Karlajean Becvar
Karlajean Becvar, M.F.A. ’20, has spent the last five years utilizing her Master’s in Fine Arts, Creative Writing degree, teaching College in the School’s classes. She has loved every moment of it; however, she retired this year due to health reasons. She shared that her experience obtaining her master’s through CSP will always be one…
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Jonathan Erber
Jonathan Erber, B.S. ’13, M.S. ’19 earned her A.A.S. degree from St. Paul College in May 2025.
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Domonique Gilmer
Domonique Gilmer, B.A. ’12 was featured in an article in International Business Times entitled, “The Philanthropy Of Business: Domonique Gilmer’s Mission To Give Back To Communities”.
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Barbara Borchers (Dirks)
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.
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Caden Hoffman
Caden Hoffman, B.A. ’22 has been hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Portland State.
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Stephen Butler
Stephen Butler, B.A. ’11 has been selected as an assistant coach for the USA Baseball 2025 15U National Team.
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Leah Rushton (Martin)
Leah (Martin), M.A. ’21 and Jeremy Rushton are expecting their first baby in July 2025.
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Harry Erickson
Harry Erickson, H.S. ’61 passed away on July 1, 2025.
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Elizabeth Suelzle (Howell)
Beth (Howell), B.A. ’04, M.A. ’09 and Mike Suelzle, B.A. ’06 gathered with Michele (Rioux), B.A. ’04 and Christoper Lieske, B.A. ’04, Stacy (Lessman), B.A. ’05, M.A. ’23 and Daniel Larsen, and Candice Bicondoa, B.A. ’04, M.A. ’09 to share the joys of ministry life together.
