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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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  • Kenneth Koch

    Class of 1964

    Kenneth Koch, J.C. ’64, H.S. ’62 passed away on June 19, 2023.

  • Jennifer Walker (Franz)

    Class of 1988

    Jennifer (Franz), ’87 and Glynn Walker, B.A. ’87 celebrated 37 years of marriage on June 21, 2023.

    Jennifer Walker (Franz)

  • Marlys Gaucher (Burdorf)

    Class of 1960

    Marlys (Burdorf) Gaucher, J.C., ’60 passed away on January 25, 2023.

  • Andrea Hinz (Beaver)

    Class of 2016

    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.

  • Dennis Retzlaff

    Class of 1967

    Dennis Retzlaff, A.A., ’67 passed away on June 13, 2023.

  • Mary Heiken (Slinger)

    Class of 2010

    Mary (Slinger) Heiken, B.A. ’10 will be inducted into the NSIC Hall of Fame for her pivotal role in Concordia University, St. Paul’s first three NCAA Division II Volleyball National Championships.

  • Richard Pape

    Class of 1969

    Rev. Richard, A.A. ’66, B.A. ’68 and Sylvia (Wilken), B.A., ’68 Pape will welcome their first great-grandchild in August. They have four grandsons and one granddaughter.

  • Diana Brown

    Class of 2021

    Diana Brown, Ed.D., 21 has been named Principal of Como Park Senior High School.

    Diana Brown

  • Bonnie Barker (Wendt)

    Class of 1978

    Bonnie (Wendt) Barker, B.A. ’78 retired as Director of Special Education/School Psychologist in 2022. Due to a shortage of school psychologists, she returned to work part-time in Boyceville and Prescott, Wisc. This coming school year she’ll be working in Boyceville and Glenwood City (with a possible 1day a week in Prescott).

  • Sara Pimental (Sather)

    Class of 2011

    John, BA ‘10 and Sara (Sather), BA ‘10 Pimental are pleased to announce the adoption of John’s nephew, Liam (3), on May 25, 2023. They have had the pleasure of fostering Liam for two years and are grateful for the opportunity to be Liam’s permanent home and family.

    Sara Pimental (Sather)

  • Nicole Henry

    Class of 2020

    Nicole Henry, BA ’20, MBA ’22 is a Special Education Teacher at Little Falls Middle School.

  • Margaret Alexander (Eggers)

    Class of 1958

    Margaret (Eggers) Alexander, JC ’58 passed away on May 23, 2023.