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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Thomas Hanna
Thomas Hanna, BA ’99, retired in June of 2022 and moved to Florida the following August
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Renee Miller (Lamb)
Renee Miller, BA ’69 is enjoying retirement, gardening, practicing hymns on the organ so she is ready when it is her turn to play at church, reading, crocheting, baking, and attending Bible study.
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Alex Rutter
Alex Rutter, BA ’15 is co-director and coach of a Junior Olympic volleyball club, Eau Claire Slam.
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Dana Habeck
Dana Habeck, BA ’13 manages Nokomis Chiropractic Center PA and Nokomis Massage LLP.
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Arlene Stone (Stone)
Arlene Stone, BA ’20 is pursuing graduate degrees in project management and operations and a graduate certificate for Six Sigma black belt through Southern New Hampshire University. She was nominated for membership in The National Society of Leadership and Success. She has a Quality Analyst and Regulatory Affairs position at Medtronic.
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Valerie Anderson (Sellmeyer)
Valerie (Anderson) Sellmeyer, BA ’86 looks forward to welcoming her third grandchild in January 2023.
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Allen Grohn
Allen, ’62 and Gloria (Kuehn) Grohn, ’64 celebrated their 60th Anniversary in 2022. They met at Concordia in 1961.
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Alice Smith (Kratt)
Alice (Kratt), AA ’62, MA ’00 and Bob Smith, AA ’61 served at Messiah Lutheran Church in Ewa Beach, Haw. from September 2020 until June 30, 2022. They now live in Frankenmuth, Mich.

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Marc Pentland
Marc Pentland, MA ’20 finally relocated to sunny Ft. Myers, Fla. where he loves the beach lifestyle and his community.
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Daniel Borkenhagen
Daniel Borkenhagen, BA ’02 accepted the call to serve as Pastor of Discipleship at Good Shepherd Lutheran of Owatonna, Minn. He was installed on Sept. 11, 2022.
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Pauline Bradford (Bradford)
Pauline Bradford, MA ’06, is currently completing a terminal degree from Saint Mary’s Minneapolis campus and will graduate in 2023.
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Jean Hoffmeyer (Von Strohe)
Jean Hoffmeyer, AA ’60 continues to serve as organist at Trinity Lutheran (LCMS), Woodway, Tex.