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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Jacquelyn Sovick
Jacquelyn Sovick, M.A. ’07 passed away on on July 7, 2024.
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Otto Herrmann
Otto Herrmann, H.S. ’57 passed away on Aug. 19, 2023.
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Michelle Rohlf
Michelle Rohlf, M.A. ’23 accepted a new position with Heartland Hospice, Davenport, Iowa, as the coordinator of bereavement services and community grief education.
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Hunter Robinson
Hunter Robinson, B.A. ’22 has been hired as Director of Facilities and Grounds for the Osceola School District.

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Myrna Weiland (Spaude)
Myrna (Spaude) Weiland, J.C. ’57 passed away on June 19, 2024.
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Ruth Leininger (Schoessow)
Ruth (Schoessow) Leininger, J.C. ’56 presents Katharina Luther portrayals to churches where she lives.
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Emmalee McArthur (Kuphal)
Emmalee (Kuphal) McArthur, B.A. ’13 married Nicholas McArthur on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Kuphal Family Farm.

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Joel Boesche
Joel Boesche, B.A. ’83 took a new position as Director of Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy for Waco Center for Youth State Hospital.
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Mary Dobberstein (Vogt)
Mary (Vogt), B.A. ’69 and Steven Dobberstein met at Concordia and have been married for 54 years. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. They all live in the Shawano, Wisc. area.
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Deborah Borchardt (Busse)
Debbie (Busse) Borchardt, B.A. ’85 and her husband Bruce have two adult sons, Isaiah and Samuel. Isaiah is married to Alecia. They have a baby, Otto, born in May 2024. Samuel is engaged to Brenna.

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John Gottschalk
John Gottschalk, H.S. ’59, J.C. ’61 passed away on May 25, 2024.
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Deanna Wuotila
Deanna Wuotila, Ed.S ’22 has been named principal at Hillside Elementary in New Richmond, Wisc.
