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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Melba Meyer (Dufelmeier)
Melba (Dufelmeier) Meyer, J.C. ’67 passed away on August 17, 2024.
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Carol Chorley (Sieling)
Carol Chorley, B.A. ’83 passed away on August 12, 2024.
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Gordon Beck
Gordon Beck, J.C. ’60 passed away on March 28, 2024.
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Hope Zander
Hope Zander, B.A. ’18 and M.A. ’21 was named the Director of Event & Ticket Operations at Michigan Tech. In her new role, Zander will oversee the SDC Central Ticket Office and the athletic equipment staff and operation.

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Lynn Kroonblawd (Karolus)
Dr. Hannah Kroonblawd, daughter of Rev. JamesB.A. ’82 and Lynn (Karolus) Kroonblawd, B.A. ’84, has accepted a call as Assistant Professor of English at Concordia University-Nebraska.
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Christine Thompson (Antkowiak)
Christine (Antkowiak) Thompson, B.A. ’96 passed away on June 28, 2024.
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Nancy Schuett
Nancy Schuett, B.A. ’74 passed away on March 8, 2024.
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Allan Hansen
Allan Hansen, B.A. ’99 earned his Ph.D. in Sports and Performance Psychology in July 2024 from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.
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Robin Muench (Hein)
Robin (Hein) Muench, B.A. ’80 and her CSP roommates gathered to catch up. Some of them had not seen each other since graduation. Pictured from left to right, Denise Sprengeler, B.A. ’80, Ruth (Perkins) Schmeckpeper, B.A. ’80, Betty (Wiger) Oloff, B.A. ’80, and Robin (Hein) Muench, B.A. ’80. Not pictured, but joining virtually, Jean (Wynstra)…

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Rochelle Schmidt (Allison)
Rochelle Schmidt, B.A. ’06 while working full-time, is a digital nomad. She is taking a year to travel to see beautiful places, visit old friends, and make new friends.
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Sandra Raben-Rogers (Brodhagen)
Sandra (Brodhagen) Raben, B.A. ’86 became a grandparent on April 20, 2024.
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Ray Koon
Ray Koon, B.A. ’06 is retired and is a 100% disabled veteran.