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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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  • Wanda Saeger (Langton)

    Class of 1971

    Wanda (Langton), B.A. ’71 and Michael Saeger moved to North Carolina to be near their two sons and their families. Although they miss the Midwest, they get to spend time with their three grandsons: Logan, age 5, Hudson, age 3, and Aston, age 1.

  • Henry Gerike

    Class of 1970

    Henry Gerike, H.S. ’66, B.A. ’70 passed away on August 6, 2025.

  • Desiree Bartlett

    Class of 2025

    Desiree Bartlett, Ed.D ’25 has been named the 2025 IDEA® Fitness Leader of the Year for her trailblazing work in fitness, yoga, and women’s health innovation spanning over three decades. She is a globally respected advocate for maternal health and functional movement, attracting more than 70,000 followers on her Instagram @mothersintolivingfit. This prestigious industry honor…

    Desiree Bartlett

  • Judy Stadler

    Class of 1995

    Judy, B.A. ’95 and Larry Stadler celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 2, 2025.

    Judy Stadler

  • Joyce Aakre

    Class of 2002

    Joyce (Brandvold) Aakre, B.A. ’02 passed away on July 10, 2025.

  • Antoinette Padilla (Padilla)

    Class of 2022

    Antoinette Padilla, B.A. ’22 is training for the 2028 Summer Olympics for track and field and the 2026Winter Olympics. She would be Puerto Rico’s only female bobsled athlete.

  • Arik Johnson

    Class of 2021

    Arik, B.A. ’21, MBA ’23 and Erin (Fallert), B.A. ’21 Johnson got married on July 12, 2025. Arik competed in Track & Field, and Erin competed in Volleyball during their time at CSP.

    Arik Johnson

  • Andrew Olson

    Class of 2001

    Andrew Olson, M.A. ’17 is engaged to Laura Lee Finstrom. They are planning a November 15, 2025 wedding.

  • Jessica Anderson (Vano)

    Class of 2016

    Jessica (Vano) Anderson, B.A. ’17 earned a Christian Ministries degree. She found her calling as Event & Volunteer Coordinator at Amnion Women’s Center, a non-profit where she applies her faith-based education daily. She met her husband at CSP, got married in 2014, and had their first daughter while still in school. The couple now has…

    Jessica Anderson (Vano)

  • Natalie Raabe (Pieper)

    Class of 2015

    Natalie (Pieper), B.A. ’15, M.A. ’20 and Alec Raabe welcomed Lyla Ann on January 29, 2025.

    Natalie Raabe (Pieper)

  • Raymond Wiegert

    Class of 1955

    Raymond Wiegert, H.S. ’53, J.C. ’55 shared that his wife, Dolores, passed away on March 11, 2025. They had been married for 66 years.

  • Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

    Class of 1979

    Gizelle (Kramer), B.A. ’79 and Jon, B.A. ’80 Smothers will celebrate 47 years of marriage in September 2025. They are enjoying Jon’s retirement.

    Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)