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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Andrea Welvaert
Andrea Welvaert, MA ’16 is a semifinalist for Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year.
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Lauren Hoof
Lauren Hoof, BA ’12, MA ’19 is a semifinalist for Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year.
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Dean Hanson
Dean Hanson, BA ’68 celebrates 30 years in ministry and Grace and Faith Lutheran Churches in Iowa. Read more about his journey here: https://kearneyhub.com/news/local/pastor-dean-hanson-answering-god-s-call-for-30-years/article_0ec8d05a-a1c3-11ec-8844-c760626218ce.html
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Michael Ellingson
Michael Ellingson, BA ’03 was hired as the Albany High School football coach and middle school math teacher in the Albany Area Schools.
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Naomi Stohlmann
Naomi Stohlmann, BA ’97 moved to Hawaii.
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Bradley Bartz
Bradley Bartz, BA ’13 and Sonya Massengale welcomed son, Casey Samuel, on December 14, 2021.
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Kenneth Greene
Kenneth Greene, AA ’62 passed away on February 24, 2022.
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Christine Fietek (Magnuson)
Christine Fietek, MA ’15 retired on January 14 after 22 years with the Eden Prairie Police Department.
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William Johnson
Bill Johnson, BA ’79 retired from DCE ministry on May 31, 2021. He continues to work with KINDLE training second-chair leaders in the church. He and his wife, Pam, reside in Maple Grove.

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Megan Rohwer
Megan (Corson), BA ’06 and Jared Rohwer welcomed a second son in January 2022.
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Judith Wiebold (Mahler)
Judith (Mahler) Wiebold, ’63 is retiring to Wellington, Fla. in March after living in the Midwest for many years.
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Terry Koebernick
Terry Koebernick, AA ’59 passed away on November 7, 2021.