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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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  • Eli Kuphal

    Class of 2014

    Eli Kuphal, B.A. ’14 and his wife, Erin, welcomed their second son on Feb. 11, 2024.

  • Ray Koon

    Class of 2006

    Ray Koon, B.A. ’06 loved earning his degree at Concordia, but shortly after was forced to retire for medical reasons. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He wishes great health and success for all of his classmates.

  • Peter Gueldner

    Class of 2006

    Peter Gueldner, B.A. ’06 and his wife enjoy time with their 8 grandkids and await the ninth baby. He recently became the secretary of the LCMS Intentional Interim Conference/TIM.

  • Theodore Strelow

    Class of 1957

    Theodore, H.S. ’55, J.C. ’57, B.A. ’59 and Frances Strelow enjoy good health.

    Theodore Strelow

  • Renelda Lord (Gennrich)

    Class of 1960

    Renelda (Gennrich) Lord, J.C. ’60 has experienced the loss of two husbands and two children. She enjoys time with nine grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She taught in schools in Wis., Minn., S.D., and Ariz., then did child care and worked as a tutor for several years before retirement. She has taught Sunday school and Vacation…

  • Thomas Spahn

    Class of 1959

    Thomas K. Spahn, J.C. ’59, B.A. ’61 was received into the Diocese of Quincy of the ACNA on December 14, 2023.

  • Annamary Seltz

    Class of 1977

    Annamary Seltz, B.A. ’77 retired in 2022 and filled in for one more year. She is now retired again after 46 years of teaching in Lutheran Schools!

    Annamary Seltz

  • Arthur Otto

    Class of 1959

    Arthur E. Otto, J.C. ’59 is celebrating this 65th graduation anniversary from CSP with all the other ’59 grads. He shares, “What a privilege to have had a life-long career in His service!”

  • Breck Miller

    Class of 2002

    Breck Miller, B.A. ’02 has opened Prepare Real Estate Academy, a school dedicated to developing better real estate agents through pre-license and continuing education. Breck has been involved in real estate education for 15 years, but it now becomes his primary focus.

  • Gerald Menk

    Class of 1974

    Gerald R. Menk, B.A. ’74, is currently serving as part-time winter pastor at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Port Charlotte, Fla., from November to April each year.

  • Marion Linse (Swanson)

    Class of 1979

    Marion (Swanson) Linse, B.A. ’82 enjoys being retired, traveling and spending time with her grandson, Maveryk.

  • Karla Rendahl (Konrad)

    Class of 1985

    Karla (Konrad) Rendahl, B.A. ’85 and her husband, Craig, moved to Fort Wayne, Ind. so Craig can complete seminary. He expects to graduate in May 2025.