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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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  • Rebecca Fry (Otto)

    Class of 1956

    Becky (Otto) Fry, ’56 passed away on October 11, 2023.

  • Andrew Toopes

    Class of 1979

    Andrew Toopes, B.A. ’79 retired after 40 years in the ministry. He served in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Kentucky where he was serving when he retired.

  • Abigail Nelson (Nelson)

    Class of 2022

    Abigail Nelson, B.A. ’22 recently joined Christianity Today Magazine as their Marketing Coordinator. She shares, “I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to apply what I learned at CSP. Not only do I get to work with other marketing professionals, but I also get to share in my passion for Christ and the…

  • Sally Cordes (Clingenpeel)

    Class of 1955

    Sally (Clingenpeel) Cordes, J.C. ’55 passed away on February 20, 2024.

  • Steven Hotvedt

    Class of 1979

    Steven Hotvedt, B.A. ’79 retired from HealthPartners Lakeview Homecare and Hospice on Dec. 31, 2023.

  • Calvin Owusu

    Class of 2023

    Calvin Owusu, B.A. ’23 plans to return to CSP in September to pursue a Masters in Project Management.

  • William Denke

    Class of 1961

    Williiam Denke, H.S. ’61 passed away on January 6, 2024.

  • Elois Muehler (Moeller)

    Class of 1959

    Elois (Moeller) Muehler, J.C. ’59 passed away on January 19, 2024.

  • Vern Backens

    Class of 1946

    Vern Backens, H.S. ’46 passed away on December 19, 2023.

  • Julie Hinseth (Larson)

    Class of 2014

    Julie Hinseth, M.A. ’14 passed away on April 9, 2023.

  • Pa Thao

    Class of 2011

    Pa (Vue) Thao, B.B.A. ’10 has been named the City of Edina’s next Finance Director.

  • Phyllis Otto (Foreman)

    Class of 1965

    Phyllis (Foreman), B.A. ’65 and Rodney, J.C. ’63 Otto welcomed their first great-grandchild, Sloan Wilder Benson, daughter of Piper and Bo Benson, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023.