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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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  • Joel Schuldheisz

    Class of 1978

    Joel Schuldheisz, BA ’78 was ordained and installed into the LCMS Ministry on December 11, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Wash.

  • Katie Peterson (Debele)

    Class of 2019

    Katie Peterson, LIC ’19, MAEd ’20 got married in April 2021 and gave birth to a baby boy in October 2022.

    Katie Peterson (Debele)

  • Andrew Wyss

    Class of 2009

    Andy Wyss, BA ’09 recently accepted the position of Senior Marketing Designer at Lutheran Family Service (LFS). LFS is a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS that provides mental health counseling, marriage counseling, adoption services, pregnancy support, church worker wellness, and life advocacy throughout the Midwest. Andy will be leading the LFS marketing department through…

  • Andrew Wyss

    Class of 2009

    During the summer of 2022, Andy, BA’09 and Jayme (Anderson), BA ’10 Wyss met a sweet baby boy in need of a forever home. After being placed with them for 6 months, they completed their adoption journey on Feb. 22, 2023, and officially welcomed Wyatt into their family! The Wyss family adds, “We are so…

    Andrew Wyss

  • Donna Zachow (Demm)

    Class of 1959

    Donna (Demm) Zachow, JC ’59 passed away on November 12, 2022.

  • Renelda Lord (Gennrich)

    Class of 1960

    Renelda (Gennrich) Lord, JC ’60 shared that her son, Leonard Steffen, passed away on January 12, 2023 at the age of 55.

  • Michael Brooks

    Class of 2008

    Micahel Brooks, Jr., BA ’08 has been named one of the 2023 40 Under 40 by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. While at CSP, Michael was a captain of the football team and received the Top-4 award for his outstanding sportsmanship and superior character. He is now the Dental Director at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center.…

    Michael Brooks

  • Scott Larson

    Class of 1979

    Scott Larson, BA ’79 has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Transforming Age Foundation. He will be overseeing the organization’s fund development efforts in Seattle, Minneapolis and Lincoln, Nebraska. Scott retires from ordained ministry in May 2023, having served a Lutheran church part-time for the past six years while being the Director of…

    Scott Larson

  • Marilyn Weiser (Stein)

    Class of 1962

    Marilyn (Stein) Weiser, JC ’62 shares that she gets together every year with friends to celebrate their CSP connections and memories. Back row: Marilyn (Stein) Weiser, JC ’62, Brenda (Behlings) Schmidt, JC ’62, Barb (Krueger) Fallert, BA ’65, Judy (Doumont) Adams, JC ’62. Front row: Audrey (Buntrock) Paepke, JC ’62, Darlene (Mews) Wood, JC ’61,…

    Marilyn Weiser (Stein)

  • Barrie Henke

    Class of 1969

    Barrie Henke, BA ’69 passed away on March 1, 2023.

  • Henry Mueller

    Class of 1953

    Henry Mueller, HS ’53, JC ’55 passed away on Dec. 30, 2022.

  • Laurel Engquist (Grefe)

    Class of 1980

    Laurel (Grefe) Engquist, BA ’80 passed away on Feb. 24, 2023.