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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Steven Vaudt
Steven, AA ’67, BA ’71 and Eileen (Orn), BA ’70 Vaudt celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 19, 2021. They were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sturim, N.Dak. and celebrated their 50th at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Weston, Wisc. where they now live in retirement.
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Sandra Jerke (Otto)
Sandra Jerke, AA ’61 passed away on May 29, 2021.
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K. Simminger
Rev. K. Simminger, AA ’61 passed away on January 1, 2021.
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Le Ann Rossbach (Dusek)
Le Ann Rossbach, BA ’92 passed away on April 15, 2021.
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Jeffrey Wehrs
Jeffrey Wehrs, AA ’85 passed away on July 2, 2021.
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John Williams
John Williams, BA ’76 passed away on June 18, 2021.
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Mark Rudolph
Mark Rudolph, BA ’98 has been named the president of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, Minn.
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Itzel Hernandez
Itzel Hernandez, BA ’21 started attending Concordia University in the fall of 2017. She shares, “As my journey began, I started to really grow fond of the university, the people, and my classes. I was able to get a job on campus which lead me to get an internship on campus. I really enjoyed working…
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Sara Michaelson (Smidt)
Sara (Smidt) Michaelson, BA ’13 was named principal of St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Joseph, Minn.
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Christopher Elliott
Christopher Elliott, MA ’15 passed away on April 19, 2021.
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Maria Graver
María Graver, MA, ’15 has been named the principal of Aquila Elementary School in St. Louis Park, Minn.
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Melanie Braun (Brown)
Melanie (Brown) Braun, BA ’92 was elected to the Board of Directors for the International Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries.