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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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  • Terry Finnern

    Class of 1970

    Terry, ’70 and Lynette (Wilkening), B.A. ’72 Finnern gathered with their entire family at Pincushion Mountain Haus in Grand Marais, Minn. to celebrate our “50 minus one” wedding anniversary. An amazing celebration at an amazing place.

    Terry Finnern

  • Casey Stusynski (Stage)

    Class of 2015

    Casey (Stage) Stusynski, B.A. ’15 will begin a new role as Statistician at Medtronic in August 2023.

    Casey Stusynski (Stage)

  • Dustin Holman

    Class of 2012

    Dustin Holman, B.A. ’12 begins his 14th year as defensive coordinator for the White Bear Lake High School football team. His enthusiasm for the sport and coaching approach are featured in the White Bear Press, Aug. 18, 2023.

    Dustin Holman

  • David Petrick

    Class of 1971

    David Petrick, B.A. ’71 has earned the Photographic Craftsman degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) in recognition of his service to the photographic profession as an orator, author, and mentor.

    David Petrick

  • Debora Stark (Willing)

    Class of 2008

    Debora (Willing), Cert. ’08 and Mike Stark will travel to Alaska in August via a cruise, Amtrak, and car. This is in celebration of their 26th wedding anniversary. It will be Deb’s 50th state visited.

  • Cheryl Norman (Larson)

    Class of 1987

    Cheryl (Larson) Norman, B.A. ’87 is the new vice president of academic and student affairs at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Minn.

    Cheryl Norman (Larson)

  • Frederick Brauer

    Class of 1977

    Frederick Brauer, Jr., B.A. ’78 has five children and four grandchildren. He is a cancer survivor and served 45 years in the LCMS as an administrator and teacher. He lives in northern Minnesota.

    Frederick Brauer

  • Michael Trench

    Class of 1980

    Michael Trench, B.A. ’80 joined DuPage Foundation on June 19 as its Vice President for Advancement.

    Michael Trench

  • Robert Dickhudt

    Class of 1955

    Robert Dickhudt, J.C. ’55 passed away on June 25, 2023.

  • Linda Donnay (Sommers)

    Class of 1986

    Linda (Sommers), B.A. ’86 and Bruce Donnay, B.A. ’86 celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.

    Linda Donnay (Sommers)

  • Elizabeth Hoppe (Luehmann)

    Class of 1956

    Elizabeth (Luehmann) Hoppe, J.C. ’56 passed away on April 2, 2023.

  • Madeleine Hermans

    Class of 2023

    Madeleine Hermans, D.P.T., ’23 accepted a position as Physical Therapist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn.