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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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  • Duane Klepel

    Class of 1957

    Duane Klepel, J.C. ’57 enjoys life with his loving wife and 27 grandkids.

  • Kristina Gaalaas (Clark)

    Class of 2002

    Kristina (Clark) Gaalaas, ’02 wrote a paper on the benefits of service sabbaticals – for both employers, employees, and the communities which would be served when she was a student. This summer she completed her first volunteer mission to Fiji. A dream come true! She looks forward to her next visit and the additional resources…

    Kristina Gaalaas (Clark)

  • Dean Smith

    Class of 1968

    Dean Smith, A.A. ’68 retired from ten years as a cabinet maker and remodeling contractor and 31 years as a clerk with USPS. He is now working full-time as a farmer making hay.

  • Allison Smits (Huber)

    Class of 2003

    Allison (Huber) Smits, B.A. ’03 began a role in the Allina Health Customer Service Call Center in Coon Rapids on Sept. 18, 2023.

  • Dennis Bergquist

    Class of 1998

    Dennis Bergquist, B.A. ’93 has a humanitarian role in the Mwongeti village of Kisii, Kenya as the Director of Program Development. The Bergquist Foundation with the Rotary Foundation has directed and built a school and latrines, brought the first light of night to the village, installed a Porshi mill, drilled a borehole well, installed water…

    Dennis Bergquist

  • Joan Schuler (Watkins)

    Class of 1953

    Joan Schuler, J.C. ’53 passed away on August 19, 2023.

  • Adero Cobb (Riser)

    Class of 2002

    Adero Riser Cobb, B.A. ’02, M.A. ’07, MBA ’12 is the new CEO/President of Keystone Community Services.

    Adero Cobb (Riser)

  • Stanley Lilleberg

    Class of 1969

    Stanley Lilleberg, B.A. ’69 passed away on Aug. 29, 2023.

  • Raymond Wiegert

    Class of 1955

    Raymond Paul Wiegert, H.S. ’53, J.C. ’55 and Dolores Heuer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, August 19, 2023.

    Raymond Wiegert

  • Kelly Hanlon-Hunt

    Class of 2023

    Kelly Hanlon-Hunt, B.A. ’23 was installed as the new 5th and 6th grade teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in St. Francis.

    Kelly Hanlon-Hunt

  • Adejoke Adedeji

    Class of 2005

    Adejoke Adedeji, B.A. ’05 owns Nexus of Hope, a Lakeville-based mental health clinic offering a range of services, including talk therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), medication management, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, and meditation and lifestyle change guidance. Nexus of Hope serves more than 600 patients who come from a range of cultural backgrounds,…

    Adejoke Adedeji

  • Connor Kern

    Class of 2023

    Connor Kern, M.S. ’23 has been hired as the Associate Athletics Director of Internal Operations at St. Cloud State University.

    Connor Kern