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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Rachel Thiesse
Rachel Thiesse, M.A. ’23 has been promoted to Vice President of the St. Cloud Rox baseball team.
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William Brooks
William Brooks, B.A. ’84 passed away on November 12, 2024.
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Craig Patterson
Carol H. I. Patterson, wife of Rev. Craig A. Patterson, B.A. ’74 joined the Church Triumphant on Aug. 28, 2024.

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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.

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Erwin Sprengeler
Erwin Sprengeler, J.C. ’57, H.S. ’55 passed away on Oct. 8, 2024.
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Annette Engelmann (Borscheid)
Annette (Borscheid) Engelmann. B.A. ’99 passed away on Oct. 18, 2024.
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Hayley Bahnemann
Hayley Bahnemann. B.A. ’14 moved to Hong Kong to teach at an international school.
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James Oesterreich
James Oesterreich, B.A. ’00 passed away on May 30, 2024.
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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.

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Willard Burce
Willard Burce, J.C. ’43 passed away on Oct. 4, 2024.
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Allen Nauss
Allen Nauss, J.C. ’42 passed away on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Marvin Kuhlman
Marvin W. Kuhlman, H.S. ’48, J.C. ’50 passed away on Sept. 24, 2024.