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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Carleton Zahn
Carleton Zahn, H.S. ’56, J.C. ’58 passed away on November 26, 2025.
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Ronald Laue
Ronald Laue, J.C. ’57 passed away on February 9, 2026.
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Henry Friedrich
Henry Friedrich, J.C. ’48 passed away on February 6, 2026.
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Howie Krienke
Howie Krienke, A.A. ’66 has served Zion Lutheran Hopkins for 47 years and, at age 82, still makes home communion visits to 15 to 20 members a month.
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Marlene Wirth (Haut)
Marlene (Haut) Wirth, retired and moved to Longmont, Colo.
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Willetta Deyoung
Willeta DeYoung, B.A. ’90 started a role with Auris.io in October 2025. She helps small business owners streamline benefits, compliance, human resources, and payroll so they can reclaim their time and focus on leading their business.
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Darlene Bertke (Penk)
Darlene (Penk), J.C. ’53 and Alfred Bertke celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 25, 2025.
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Katherine Herzberg (Bessinger)
Katherine (Bassigner) Herzberg, B.A. ’07, M.A. ’20 has accepted her first call to serve as the music teacher for kindergarten through high school at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Mattoon, Illi.
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Gerhard Michael
Gerhard, H.S. ’57, J.C. ’59 and Joan Michael were surprised by their six children and their families on July 4, 2025 with a party to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The party was held at the home of their daughter Sonja and son-in-law Peter, B.A. ’92 LeBorious’ home in Georgia.
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Ed Bode
Ed Bode, J.C. ’61 passed away on Jan. 17, 2026.
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Thomas Spahn
Thomas Spahn, J.C. ’59 retired for the third and final time. He gives thanks to God for His continues blessing.
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Charles Paul Vah II
Charles Pah, M.B.A. ’25 celebrates his 11th anniversary in February 2026.
