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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Delores Kading (Ulrich)
Delores (Ulrich) Kading, BA ’66 wrote the book “A Hope and a Future”, published by Inscript (Dove Christian Publishers). It is available at Dove (www.dovechristianpublishers.com), Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

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Theodore Strelow
Theodore, HS ’55, JC ’57 and Elaine Strelow recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. The recent photo was taken in the church in which they were married by Ted’s dad.

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Stacy Larsen (Lessman)
Stacy Larsen, BA ’05 was installed as Preschool Director and Teacher at Trinity Lutheran in Fergus Falls, Minn. on December 11, 2022.

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Ward Maser
Ward Maser, BA ’79 passed away on Feb. 12, 2023. Ward is a member of the CSP Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Cassy Hanson
Cassy Hanson, MA ’22 welcomed a baby boy in January 2023.
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Thomas Langemo
Thomas Langemo, BA ’96 has accepted a position as Director of People M&A – Strategic Transitions and Readiness with UnitedHealth Group, a company on a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
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Lydia Janka (Hook)
Lydia (Hook), BA ’16 and Todd Janka, BA ’15 welcomed a son into the family on July 12, 2022.

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Darrell Kobs
Darrell, AA ’69 and Terri Kobs are both retired and enjoying their four grandchildren as they await another grandbaby in June.
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Ellie Wierzgacz
Ellie Wierzgacz, BA ’21 welcomed twin boys to the world in December of 2022. Pictured with their big brother.

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Nicole Smith (Axt)
Nicole (Axt) Smith, BA ’13 Was promoted to Rating Veteran Service Officer, Dept of Veteran Affairs, in December 2022.
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Bria Knox
Bria Knox, BA ’21 was promoted from teacher to mentor teacher.
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Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones, BA ’22 has started the MAOL program at St. Catherine University.