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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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  • Tim Shoup

    Class of 1983

    Rev. Tim Shoup, B.A. ’83 was elected as District President of the North Wisconsin District at its triennial convention on June 1-2, 2025.

  • Donald Engebretson

    Class of 1983

    Rev. Donald Engebretson, B.A. ’83 was elected as First Vice President of the North Wisconsin District at its triennial convention on June 1-2, 2025.

  • Robert Strei

    Class of 1975

    Bob Strei, B.A. ’75, along with many other alumni from 1974-1977, met at Dave and Jeannie Polzin’s home. They are thankful for the 10th anniversary of this annual get-together, sharing great Concordia memories!

    Robert Strei

  • Jane Beck (Behrens)

    Class of 1959

    Jane (Behrens) Beck, J.C. ’59, shared that while studying education at Concordia, the most important lesson she learned was to always show God’s love and kindness, especially to the children she taught and her own family. A special blessing during her time at CSP was meeting her husband. The two walked together in faith and…

  • Marilyn Weiser (Stein)

    Class of 1962

    Marilyn (Stein) Weiser, J.C. ’62 and CSP friends met in Sioux Falls, SD. The group included Marilyn, Darlene (Mews) Wood, J.C. ’61, Julie (Sellheim) Quisenberry, J.C. ’62, Brenda (Behlings) Schmidt, J.C. ’62, Audrey (Buntrock) Paepke, J.C. ’62, and Judy (Doumont) Adams, J.C. ’62.

    Marilyn Weiser (Stein)

  • Jane Tlougan

    Class of 2002

    Jane Tlougan, B.A. ’02 passed away on June 18, 2025.

  • Christopher Martin

    Class of 2002

    Rev. Christopher Martin, ’02 was installed as Senior Pastor of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sheldon, Iowa (NALC) on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He had previously served a two-point parish in northwestern Wisconsin. He was installed by the Rev. Christopher Staley, Dean of the Iowa Mission District of the North American Lutheran Church.

  • Daniel Pfalzgraff

    Class of 1975

    Daniel, B.A. ’75 and Beveraly Pfalzgraff shared that their son and daughter-in-law, Aaron, B.A. ’09 and Marinta Pfalzgraff, are expecting their second child in July. Big sister, Mia, will be four years old in August.

  • Betty Lucas

    Class of 2021

    Betty Lucas, B.A. ’21 passed away on December 28, 2024.

  • Michael Frye

    Class of 2021

    Michael Frye, B.A. ’21, was recently named Minot, N.D.’s new police chief by unanimous vote of the Minot City Council.

  • Philip Winn

    Class of 2001

    Philip “Buddy” Winn Jr., B.A. ’01 retired from the military, having served more than 37 years in both the National Guard and the Active Army. Most recently, Chaplain Winn has served as the State Chaplain for the Minnesota National Guard.

  • Craig Patterson

    Class of 1974

    Craig Patterson, B.A. ’74 shared that his wife Carol passed away on August 28, 2024.