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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.

  • 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.

  • Vance Milbrath

    Vance Milbrath, B.A. 84 passed away on September 22, 2024.

  • Kevin Brinkmann

    Kevin Brinkman, B.A. ’05 has married, had three kids, earned his Ph.D in Leadership Strategy, spent ten years in India, three years in Brazil, and a year in Saudi Arabia, and eaten a lot of Cinnabon since his graduation from Concordia.

    Kevin Brinkmann
  • Brian Moldenhauer

    Brian Moldenhauer, B.A. ’85 retired and moved to Florida in 2024. He celebrated his 66th birthday in September by running three miles.

  • Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

    Gizelle (Kramer), B.A. ’79 and Jon, B.A. ’80 Smothers celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in September.

    Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)
  • Arden Malotky

    Arden Malotky, J.C. ’47 passed away on September 20, 2024.

  • Alissa Sly

    Alissa Sly, B.A. ’24 got engaged in front of the Cinderella Castle.

    Alissa Sly
  • Annjeanette Ziebell

    Annjeanette Ziebell, J.C. ’63 passed away on August 16, 2024.