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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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  • Charles Ly

    Class of 2004

    Charles Ly, BA’ 04, has retired from the St. Paul Police Department. He has relocated from St. Paul to warmer climates.

    Charles Ly

  • Amy Schweim (Vande Voort)

    Class of 1994

    In August of 2022 Amy (Vande Voort) Schweim, BA ’90, received her M.S., specializing in Family & Community Services, from University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She continues to serve as Director of Community Engagement at Immanuel Lutheran in Puyallup, WA.

    Amy Schweim (Vande Voort)

  • Douglas Wahlberg

    Class of 1970

    Douglas Wahlberg, AA ’70, and wife Lynn (Ruisz), BA ’72, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 2, 2022.

  • Kim Bestian (Marxhausen)

    Class of 1981

    Kim (Marxhausen) Bestian, BA ’81, has several books available through CPH including Blueprints for Children’s Ministry and Alive Before You Were Born. Kim and husband Rev. Brian Bestian, BA ’83, reside in Conroe, TX where Brian serves as pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church.

    Kim Bestian (Marxhausen)

  • Mary Woodhouse (Huesman)

    Class of 1991

    Mary (Huesman) Woodhouse, BA ’91 took a medical retirement in 2010. She has two grandchildren and spends time knitting and crocheting items that are then donated to various charities.

  • Thomas Hanna

    Class of 1999

    Thomas Hanna, BA ’99, retired in June of 2022 and moved to Florida the following August

  • Renee Miller (Lamb)

    Class of 1969

    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.

  • Alex Rutter

    Class of 2015

    Alex Rutter, BA ’15 is co-director and coach of a Junior Olympic volleyball club, Eau Claire Slam.

  • Dana Habeck

    Class of 2012

    Dana Habeck, BA ’13 manages Nokomis Chiropractic Center PA and Nokomis Massage LLP.

  • Arlene Stone (Stone)

    Class of 2020

    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.

  • Valerie Anderson (Sellmeyer)

    Class of 1986

    Valerie (Anderson) Sellmeyer, BA ’86 looks forward to welcoming her third grandchild in January 2023.

  • Allen Grohn

    Class of 1962

    Allen, ’62 and Gloria (Kuehn) Grohn, ’64 celebrated their 60th Anniversary in 2022. They met at Concordia in 1961.