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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Corey Collins
Corey, M.A. ’23 and Anna Collins welcomed their second child on August 29th, a boy named Crew James.
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Danial Rgnonti
Danial Rgnonti, B.A. ’99 retired in January and, along with his wife Karen, welcomed their 8th grandchild.
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Travis Johansen
Travis Johansen, B.A. ’07 is the head football coach for the University of South Dakota Coyotes. In their home opener, he notched his first win in that role.
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Kathy Davis (Asimakopoulos)
Kathy (Asimakopoulos) Davis, B.A. ’69 passed away on Sept. 5, 2025.
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David Vinz
David Vinz, J.C. ’62 passed away on July 11, 2025.
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Carolyn Olson (Carlson)
Carolyn (Carlson) Olson, B.A. ’69 shared that her husband, Clarence, passed away on August 4, 2025.
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Glenda Ehler (Younkin)
Glenda (Younkin) Ehler, B.A. ’76 shared that her husband, Rod Ehler, passed away on July 18, 2025. He lived with Parkinson’s disease for 11 years, but met the daily challenges with determination and a strong faith in the Lord.
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Michael Bratsch
Michal Bratsch, B.A. ’09, MBA ’14 produced a class project along with students that is going viral and inspiring students across the nation as they go back to school. View the project here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=753834374106433

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Joel Noennig
Joel Noennig, B.A. ’06 passed away on Aug. 22, 2025.
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Lynn Kroonblawd (Karolus)
Lynn (Karolus) Kroonblawd, B.A. ’84 enjoyed an impromptu alumni gathering on August 22, 2025 at the Kroonblawd’s in Eagan, Minn. From L to R: David, ’81 and Kathy (Peter), B.A. ’80 Jones; Rev. Charlie, B.A. ’81 and Laura (Vogt), B.A. ’77 Adams; Rev. James, B.A. ’82 and Lynn (Karolus) B.A. ‘84 Kroonblawd; Rev. Dr. Brian,…

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Jill Johnson
Jill Johnson, M.A. ’12 joined Lawrence University, a small liberal arts college and music conservatory in Appleton, Wis., serving as the associate vice president for Communications & Marketing. She previously led Marketing & Communications teams at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Ga., and Newberry College in Newberry, S.C.

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Davaris Cheeks
Davaris Cheeks, B.A. ’23, M.A. ’25 has been appointed to the NCAA Board of Governors as Division II’s graduated student-athlete.