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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Kent Brun
Kent Brun, B.A. ’94 passed away on July 8, 2023.
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Gayle Degler
Gayle Degler, B.A. ’73 and his wife, Lois, have four children and 12 grandchildren and number 13 is expected in August. Gayle Degler has 22 years of elected service in the public sector and many years of congregational office holdings.
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Robert Friedrich
Robert Friedrich, J.C. ’56 passed away on July 8, 2023.
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Eric Taylor
Eric Taylor, A.A. ’83 passed away on July 3, 2023.
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Amanda Davenport
Amanda (Brueggemeier) Davenport, B.A. ’11 manages The Traveling Art Pub studio in Bemidji and its outreach programs with the goal of bringing together artists, crafters and do-it-yourselfers for classes and events.
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Sidney Laurvick
Sidney Laurvick, BA ’19 accepted a role as an Account Executive with Saia on May 1, 2023.
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James Sollie
James Sollie, H.S. ’61 passed away on January 31, 2023.
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Kenneth Koch
Kenneth Koch, J.C. ’64, H.S. ’62 passed away on June 19, 2023.
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Jennifer Walker (Franz)
Jennifer (Franz), ’87 and Glynn Walker, B.A. ’87 celebrated 37 years of marriage on June 21, 2023.
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Marlys Gaucher (Burdorf)
Marlys (Burdorf) Gaucher, J.C., ’60 passed away on January 25, 2023.
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Andrea Hinz (Beaver)
Andrea (Beaver) Hinz, B.A., a senior associate real estate and business attorney for Goosmann Law Firm, has been selected to the 2022 Great Plains Rising Stars list.
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Dennis Retzlaff
Dennis Retzlaff, A.A., ’67 passed away on June 13, 2023.