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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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  • Diane Kuchenbecker (Lyons)

    Class of 1973

    Diane (Lyons) Kuchenbecker, BA ’73 retired from a 44-year teaching career in June of 2017. She taught at Trinity Lutheran School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. from 1973-1976, at Trinity Lutheran School in Janesville, Minn. from 1976-1980, and for 37 years in the Owatonna Public School system. In retirement, Diane enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time…

  • Warren Davis

    Class of 1969

    Warren, BA ’69 and LaJewel Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29, 2021.

  • Theresa Warnsholz (LaChappelle)

    Class of 1969

    Theresa Warnsholz, BA ’69 welcomed a great-grandson (generation #5), born July 19, 2020. Her father (generation #1) passed away on July 25 at age 96.

  • Richard Thompson

    Class of 1996

    Richard Thompson, BA ’96 passed away on November, 17, 2020.

  • Susan Stelman

    Class of 1998

    Susan Stelman, BA ’98 passed away on March 7, 2021.

  • Herbert Japs

    Class of 1961

    Herbert Japs, JC ’61 passed away on November 28, 2020.

  • Abdinasir Gaylab

    Class of 2020

    Abdinasir Gaylab, MS ’20 welcomed a baby boy to his family.

  • Beth Albrecht

    Class of 2013

    Beth Albrecht, BA ’13 graduated with an MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a mathematics concentration from Purdue University in August 2020.

    Beth Albrecht

  • Amanda Busby (Busby)

    Class of 2005

    Amanda Busby, BA ’05 is the owner of Amanda Busby, Inc. As a lifestyle expert, she offers services to organize your life, your event, or your space.

  • Matthew Eicheldinger

    Class of 2009

    Matthew Eicheldinger, BA ’09, MA ’12 wrote and illustrated a semi-autobiographical book entitled “Matt Sprouts and the Curse of Ten Broken Toes”. Described as a funny, engaging book for late elementary to middle school readers, it is set to be released in September 2021.

    Matthew Eicheldinger

  • LeRoy Wilke

    Class of 1972

    LeRoy Wilke, BA ’72 was granted the Christus Vivit Award by Concordia Seminary St. Louis in May 2020.

  • Paul Mueller

    Class of 1977

    Rev. Dr. Paul W., BA ’77 and Joy Mueller retired to Florida from Mission Training Center (MTC), a program which develops people for missional ministry, on March 1, 2021. He and Joy continue to serve internationally, in Liberia in July 2021, and South Africa in May 2022.