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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.

  • Rachel Thiesse

    Rachel Thiesse, M.A. ’23 has been promoted to Vice President of the St. Cloud Rox baseball team.

  • William Brooks

    William Brooks, B.A. ’84 passed away on November 12, 2024.

  • Craig Patterson

    Carol H. I. Patterson, wife of Rev. Craig A. Patterson, B.A. ’74 joined the Church Triumphant on Aug. 28, 2024.

    Craig Patterson
  • Anna Steinke (Janke)

    Kevin, B.A. ’03 and Anna (Janke), B.A. ’03 Steinke welcomed their son, Simon Almanzo, on August 10, 2024. Simon weighed 8 lbs, 4 oz, and was 21 inches long. He is adored by his older siblings Eli, Drew, and Opal.

    Anna Steinke (Janke)
  • Erwin Sprengeler

    Erwin Sprengeler, J.C. ’57, H.S. ’55 passed away on Oct. 8, 2024.

  • Annette Engelmann (Borscheid)

    Annette (Borscheid) Engelmann. B.A. ’99 passed away on Oct. 18, 2024.

  • Hayley Bahnemann

    Hayley Bahnemann. B.A. ’14 moved to Hong Kong to teach at an international school.

  • James Oesterreich

    James Oesterreich, B.A. ’00 passed away on May 30, 2024.

  • Dennis Hilken

    Dennis (B.A. ’81) and Judy Hilken celebrated 43 years of marriage. They have three sons and ten grandchildren. Everyone is serving the King and living within minutes of San Diego State University.

    Dennis Hilken
  • Willard Burce

    Willard Burce, J.C. ’43 passed away on Oct. 4, 2024.

  • Allen Nauss

    Allen Nauss, J.C. ’42 passed away on Sept. 29, 2024.

  • Marvin Kuhlman

    Marvin W. Kuhlman, H.S. ’48, J.C. ’50 passed away on Sept. 24, 2024.