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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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  • 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.

  • Kent Brun

    Class of 1994

    Kent Brun, B.A. ’94 passed away on July 8, 2023.

  • Gayle Degler

    Class of 1973

    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.

    Gayle Degler

  • Robert Friedrich

    Class of 1956

    Robert Friedrich, J.C. ’56 passed away on July 8, 2023.

  • Eric Taylor

    Class of 1983

    Eric Taylor, A.A. ’83 passed away on July 3, 2023.

  • Amanda Davenport

    Class of 2011

    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.

    Amanda Davenport

  • Sidney Laurvick

    Class of 2019

    Sidney Laurvick, BA ’19 accepted a role as an Account Executive with Saia on May 1, 2023.

  • James Sollie

    Class of 1961

    James Sollie, H.S. ’61 passed away on January 31, 2023.