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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Kevin Pattain
Kevin, B.A. ’84 and Gail Pattain celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2026.
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Jessica Tanem
Jessica (Gutierrez) Tanem, B.A. ’18 welcomed her first granddaughter in July 2026.
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John and Jill Kelm
John, B.S. ’74 and Jill (Boeckenhauer), B.S.’76 Kelm celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 3,2026 with a 10 day road trip to Oregon.
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Deborah Yakel-Welnetz
Deborah Yakel-Welnetz, B.A. ’90 looks forward to welcoming her tenth grandchild in September 2026.
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Robert Stanek
Robert Stanek, B.A. ’95 passed away on March 31, 2026.
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James Vehling
James Vehling, H.S. ’58, J.C. ’60 will be celebrated by the congregation of St. John Woodbury on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of his ordination. Following his ordination on August 7, 1966, Pastor Vehling served as a missionary to Japan (1966-1979, 1986-1993), as pastor of St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, St. Paul (1979-1986), and as…
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James Longtine
James Longtine, B.A. ’72 passed away on July 24, 2026.
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Corey Brandenburger
Corey Brandenburger, B.A. ’97 has moved into a new career space as the National Program Operations Manager for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, after nearly three decades as a Lutheran School Educator.
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Betty Eisner-Anderson
Betty Eisner-Anderson, B.A. ’91 passed away on July 25, 2026.
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Enith Bailey
Enith (Degler) Bailey, B.A. ’69 passed away on July 16, 2026.
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Harlan Wittkopf
Harlan Wittkopf, H.S. ’65 passed away on June 25, 2026.
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Norman Juron
Norman Juron, B.A. ’90 passed away on July 6, 2026.