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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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.

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Tim Shoup
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.
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Donald Engebretson
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.
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Robert Strei
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!

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Jane Beck (Behrens)
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…