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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Charles Horkey
Rev. Charles Horkey, BA ’80 passed away on January 14, 2022.
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Melanie Appelquist (Beier)
Melanie Appelquist, BA ’05 was named the MNS District Outstanding Parish Educator for 2021. She has served Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines, Minn. since 2018.
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Tiffini Flynn Forslund (Flynn)
Tiffani Flynn-Forslund, BA ’08 is the Director of Engagement at Minnesota Parent Union, an Education Reform non-profit in Saint Paul and a Page Amendment partner. The organization enrolls BIPOC students in schools that guide them for success.
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Basimo Mohamed
Basimo Mohamed, MA ’20 finished her first doctoral semester in neuroeducation at Johns Hopkins University. She shares, “I could not have done this without Concordia! My time with Concordia was such a memorable one! Thank you!”
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A. Kluge
A. Bernard Kluge, JC ’52 passed away on December 7, 2021.
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Julius Clausen
Julius Clausen, BA ’71 passed away on December 8, 2021.
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David Meyer
David Meyer, JC ’58 served as missionary to the Philippines, and in congregations in Minnesota, North Carolina and Florida.
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Darlene Lambert (Tuttle)
Darlene Lambert, BA ’68 passed away on March 26, 2021.
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Ren Souvannasoth
Ren Clayton Souvannasoth, BA ’14 has joined the sports team at WCCO.
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Shirley Dorow
Shirley Dorow, ’80 passed away on December 8, 2021.
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Gwendolyn Gauerke (Hoyord)
Gwendolyn (Hoyord) Gauerke, ’88 passed away on November 26, 2021.
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Roger Schwagmeyer
Roger Schwagmeyer, BA ’89 passed away on September 11, 2021.