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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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  • Brenda Schmidt (Behlings)

    Class of 1962

    Brenda (Behlings) Schmidt, J.C. ’62 passed away on December 31, 2025.

  • Nathan Bautista

    Class of 2024

    Nathan Bautista, M.A. ’25 secured a First Grade Teacher position within Minneapolis Public Schools.

    Nathan Bautista

  • Carrie Oliver (Shepperd)

    Class of 1986

    Carrie (Shepperd) Oliver, B.A. ’86 welcomed her first granddaughter, Lilah Grace, on March 7, 2025.

    Carrie Oliver (Shepperd)

  • Peter Gueldner

    Class of 2006

    Peter, B.A. ’06 and Michelle (Jaschen), ’85 Gueldner have ten grandchildren. Peter has been serving as an LCMS Transitional Interim Minister since December 2021 in Rochester, Minn.

  • Jessica Casey

    Class of 2014

    Jessica (Casey) Cantu, M.A. ’14 started a non-profit organization in 2022 dedicated to neglected animals throughout the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.

    Jessica Casey

  • James Vanek

    Class of 1959

    James Vanek, J.C. ’59 passed away on December 5, 2025.

  • Thomas Pelissero

    Class of 2012

    Thomas Pelissero, M.B.A. ’12 has released Bring One Home, a memoir exploring boyhood, basketball, and hometown pride in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The book offers a heartfelt underdog story that captures the spirit of a small town, the challenges it faced, and the enduring power of community and determination.

    Thomas Pelissero

  • Marilyn Hopper (Duval)

    Class of 1967

    Marilyn (Duval) Hopper, B.A. ’67 passed away on November 17, 2025.

  • Robert Kuhn

    Class of 1955

    Robert Kuhn, J.C. ’57 passed away on March 1, 2025.

  • Mark Grimstvedt

    Class of 1972

    Mark Grimstvedt, B.A. ’72 passed away on November 17, 2025.

  • Al Braun

    Class of 1962

    Al Braun, H.S. ‘ 60, J.C. ’62, B.A. ’64 passed away on Oct. 1, 2025.

  • Shiloh Heesch

    Class of 2024

    Shiloh Heesch, M.S. ’24 won the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2024 Sports Chiropractor of the Year Award. Some of the notable events that led to the prestigious award include working events such as Minnesota AAU Taekwondo, The Big Spiel Bonspiel, USA Gymnastics Trials, and National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships. He is also the team chiropractor for the…

    Shiloh Heesch