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

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

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Arden Malotky
Arden Malotky, J.C. ’47 passed away on September 20, 2024.
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Alissa Sly
Alissa Sly, B.A. ’24 got engaged in front of the Cinderella Castle.

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