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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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  • Arthur Spomer

    Class of 1958

    Arthur, H.S. ’56, J.C. ’58 and Connie (Rawerts) Spomer, J.C. ’58 welcomed their first great-grandchild in May 2024.

  • Linda Day

    Class of 2022

    Linda Day, M.A. ’23 was finally able to travel to Europe with her husband. A lot of great memories were created!

    Linda Day

  • Alice Smith (Kratt)

    Class of 1962

    Alice (Kratt), J.C. ’62, M.A. ’00, and Bob Smith, J.C. ’61 will be serving at the Wittenberg English Institute in Wittenberg, Germany, during the first two weeks of August 2024.

    Alice Smith (Kratt)

  • Sharon Rosen (Schmidt)

    Class of 1968

    Sharon (Schmidt) Rosen, B.A. ’68 retired from 30 years as a direct support professional for developmentally disabled adults to help on the family beef farm and continue writing columns for the local daily newspaper.

  • Jearlyn Steele

    Class of 2010

    Jearlyn Steele, B.A. ’11 earned a Master’s Certificate from Luther Seminary St. Paul on May 26, 2024. She had previously earned an Honorary Doctorate at University of Indianapolis 2016.

    Jearlyn Steele

  • Curt Stoltenow

    Class of 1959

    Curt, J.C. ’59, B.A. ’66 and Sylvia Stoltenow celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2024.

  • Sharon Rosen (Schmidt)

    Class of 1968

    Sharon (Schmidt) Rosen, B.A. ’68 welcomed her first great-grandchild, Jordyn Jane Nagel, on May 1, 2024.

  • Kler Paw

    Class of 2023

    Kler Paw, B.A. ’23 has returned from an exciting journey overseas, during which she reconnected with family and lent a hand at a refugee camp, focusing on medical aid and food supplies, a humbling and inspiring experience. She now plans to enroll in the Physician Assistant program, starting in 2025.

    Kler Paw

  • Timothy Grassinger

    Class of 1961

    Timothy Grassinger, J.C. ’61 will celebrate 60 years in the Holy Ministry next year and awaits his first great-grandchild in August.

    Timothy Grassinger

  • Rachel Gray

    Class of 2016

    Rachel Gray, B.A. ’16 has been hired as the head coach for the North Central College Cardinals’ men’s and women’s golf programs. North Central College is located in Naperville, Illi.

    Rachel Gray

  • Connie Strohschein (Stephens)

    Class of 1965

    Connie I. (Stephens) Strohschein, B.A. ’65 celebrated her 81st birthday at Moo and Brew in Charlotte, NC.

    Connie Strohschein (Stephens)

  • Jeanetta Searcy

    Class of 2024

    Jeanetta Searcy-Cooper, M.A. ’21 is currently an Adjunct Professor for CSP in the College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences.