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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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  • Robert Kuhn

    Class of 1955

    Robert Kuhn, J.C. ’57 passed away on March 1, 2025.

  • Mark Grimstvedt

    Class of 1972

    Mark Grimstvedt, B.A. ’72 passed away on November 17, 2025.

  • Al Braun

    Class of 1962

    Al Braun, H.S. ‘ 60, J.C. ’62, B.A. ’64 passed away on Oct. 1, 2025.

  • Shiloh Heesch

    Class of 2024

    Shiloh Heesch, M.S. ’24 won the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2024 Sports Chiropractor of the Year Award. Some of the notable events that led to the prestigious award include working events such as Minnesota AAU Taekwondo, The Big Spiel Bonspiel, USA Gymnastics Trials, and National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships. He is also the team chiropractor for the…

    Shiloh Heesch

  • Laura Gruett (Hillman)

    Class of 2009

    Laura (Hillman), B.A. ’09 and Tyler Gruett welcomed Edwin (Wynn) Tyler Gruett to their family.

    Laura Gruett (Hillman)

  • Michael Larsen

    Class of 2009

    Michael Larsen, MBA ’09, recently launched his second company, Covet—a digital platform designed to help individuals organize, value, and securely manage their personal assets and estate information. He’s pleased to offer fellow CSP alumni a special discount on the service. Use the discount code “friend20” during the subscription process.

  • Chanda Smith Baker

    Class of 2009

    Chanda Smith Baker, M.A. ’09 was selected as the President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation effective August 25, 2025.

    Chanda Smith Baker

  • Bernhard Lutz

    Class of 1952

    Bernard Lutz, H.S. ’52, J.C. ’54, shares that 73 years after graduating, four CSP alumni continue to “Share the Light”—Paul (Lippy) Pfotenhauer, Wayne Holtz, Bruce Casper, and Bernie himself—reflecting the light first kindled at Concordia. This past year, Bernie was blessed to dedicate St. Paul Cathedral in Yambo, South Sudan, and to lead a stewardship…

  • Bounkeuat Keomany

    Class of 1994

    Bounkeuat Keomany, B.A. ’94 recently moved to Fort Myers, Fla., and opened his own investment firm. He’s been working as an investment advisor for 20 years.

  • Betsy Knodel (Ahart)

    Class of 1985

    Betsy (Ahart) Knodel, B.A. ’85 was awarded the South Dakota Council of Teachers of English Teacher of the Year Award in 2025. She is in her 29th year of teaching at Menno Public School and has been an educator for 39 years. She plans to retire in May 2026. She and her husband, Keith, have…

    Betsy Knodel (Ahart)

  • Marilyn Friedrich

    Class of 1973

    Marilyn Friedrich, B.A. ’73 passed away on May 1, 2025.

  • Geoffrey Bruick

    Class of 2021

    Geoffrey Bruick, B.A. ’21 and Christine Messner were married on June 14th, 2025 in San Pedro, Calif. Gage Thalmann, B.A. ’21, Dylan Meyer, B.A. ’21, and Devan Arntson, B.A. ’21 by his side.

    Geoffrey Bruick