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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.

  • Frederick Blank

    Frederick Blank, A.A. ’55 passed away on February 11, 2025.

  • Charlotte Miller (Wolter)

    Charlotte (Wolter) Miller, B.A. ’66 passed away on January 21, 2025.

  • Karla Deal (Schuldheisz)

    Karla (Schuldheisz) Deal, B.A. ’74 passed away on January 25, 2025.

  • Kari Brey (Tuseth)

    Kari (Tuseth) Brey, B.A. ’07 passed away on December 25, 2025.

  • James Reinholdt

    James Reinholdt, B.A. 88, retired on Aug. 1, 2023. He is enjoying a life of leisure with Meredith, children, and grandchildren.

  • Geoffrey Bray

    Geoffrey Bray, B.A. ’06 was named 2025 Broker of the Year by Minneapolis Area Realtors (MAR). This prestigious award honors a Broker member who exemplifies strong leadership, shares exceptional knowledge and experience, and serves as a champion for their brokerage, community, and the Association.

    Geoffrey Bray
  • Rebecca Shaw (Gimbel)

    Rebecca (Gimbel) Shaw, B.A. ’76 officially retired. She and her husband, Paul, have three grandchildren in Minnesota and one in Illinois, where their two daughters live. Their son lives in Miami. Rebecca helps out at the LCMS Chinese-language church, where her husband was pastor for 12 years before he retired for health reasons.

    Rebecca Shaw (Gimbel)
  • Karla Deal (Schuldheisz)

    Karla (Schuldheisz) Deal, B.A. ’74 passed away on January 25, 2025.

  • Frederic Lussky

    Frederic E. Lussky, M.Ed. J.C. ’40 passed away on December 31, 2024.

  • Diane Merkau (Timm)

    Diane (Timm), B.A. ’69 and Jacques Merkaue celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary cruising the Mississippi from Red Wing to New Orleans.

  • Jacqueline Rullman (Schulz)

    Jacquline (Schulz) Rullman, J.C. ’62 passed away on January 10, 2025.

  • Bruce Blocker

    Bruce Blocker, B.A. ’78 passed away on November 29, 2024.