MLHS Alumni Church Worker Directory

Mayer Lutheran High School wishes to acknowledge and give thanks to God for those alumni who are serving in the full-time ministry field or who have served in the past.
If you would like to be added to our directory, go to "Alumni Church Worker Form" under the "Alumni" tab on the homepage of our website.
Note: Alumnae are listed by maiden name
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	Balzum, Connie Class of 1984	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Good Shepherd Lutheran - Collinsville, IL Education: Concordia College/University, WI
	Barlau, Rev. Joseph Class of 2005	Ordained Minister: Served 2014 to Present Ministries Served: Redeemer Lutheran Church - Seymour, IN Education: B.A. - Concordia University, WI M. Div. - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
	Baumann, Joshua Class of 1998	Commissioned Teacher/Principal Ministries Served: Zion Lutheran School - Mayer, MN Lutheran High School North - St. Louis, MO
	(Beck) Kempe, Jean Class of 1988	Commissioned Director of Christian Education: Served 2001 to Present Ministries Served: LCMS Wold Mission, Taoyuan Lutheran Church - Taiwan (1998-2001) Immanuel Lutheran - Riverside, CA (2001-Present) Education: Bachelor of Parish Administration - Concordia University, St.Paul (2002)
	(Beckendorf) Hetz, Nicole Class of 1993	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1999 to Present Ministries Served: LC-MS Nebraska District as the Community Engagement Coordinator Education: Bachelor of Arts - History Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
	Bentz, Todd Class of 1986	Commissioned Teacher/Principal Served 1990 to present Ministries Served: Our Redeemer Lutheran - Honolulu, HI Edwardsville, IL Bloomington, MN Emanuel Lutheran - Hamburg, MN Education: Concordia University, NE (1990)
	Bode, Rev. Dr. Gerhard Class of 1985	Ordained Minister: Served 1995 to Present Ministries Served: Concordia Seminary - St. Louis
	Borchardt, Rev. Harold Class of 1983	Ordained Minister: Served 2001 to Present Ministries Served: Servant of Christ Church Extension Fund Vice President LC-C Central District Vacancy Pastor Circuit Counselor Board of Reconciliation Education: Bachelor of Arts Master of Theology
	(Brelje) Sievert, Lori Class of 1976	Commissioned Teacher: 1983 to Present Ministries Served: Immanuel Lutheran - Mercedes, TX Calvary Lutheran - San Lorenzo, CA Our Savior Lutheran - Livermore, CA Milpitas Christian School - San Jose, CA Education: B.A. in Education - Concordia University, Chicago (1982) M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction - Concordia University, Portland (2015) Lori has also been serving in worship ministry since 1994 at Mount Olive Lutheran, Milpitas, CA
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	Dierks, Rev. M. Andrew Class of 2005	Ordained Minister: Served 2013 to Present Ministries Served: Trinity Lutheran Church and School - Arenzville, IL Education: Master of Divinity - Fort Wayne
	Dulas, James Class of 1987	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1991-2019 Ministries Served: Mayer Lutheran High School Education: Bachelor of Music - Concordia University, River Forest
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	Finke, Larry Class of 1972	Commissioned Teacher/Principal, Director of Christian Education, Director of Music: Served 1976-2020 Ministries Served: Many and varied Education: B.S in Education M. of Music Education
	Franck, Rev. Robert Class of 1982	Ordained Minister: Served 1992 to Present Ministries Served: Mount Olive Lutheran - Duluth, MN Education: Master of Divinity - Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne Bachelor of Science - Valparaiso University, Valparaiso
	(Friske) Scheele, Sheila Class of 1979	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Concordia Lutheran - Gretna, LA Emanuel Lutheran - Hamburg, MN First Lutheran - Glencoe, MN Education: Bachelor of Science - Concordia University, NE
	Fritz, Gary Class of 1984	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1989 to Present Ministries Served: Trinity Lutheran, Faribault—7th grade teacher (1989-1996) Trinity Lutheran, Faribault, Director of Youth Ministries (1992-1995) Concordia Academy, Roseville—Theology and Social Studies (1996-Present) Education: B.A. in Secondary Education, Theology, and Social Studies
	Froh, Rev. Charles Class of 1965	Ordained Minister: Served 1969 to Present Ministries Served: Teacher/Principal: St. Matthew Lutheran School - Pittsburgh, PA (1969-1975) Pastor: Epiphany Lutheran Church - Penn Hills, PA (1977-1982) Senior Pastor: Grace Lutheran Church - San Mateo, CA (1982-2012) Dean of Chapel and Guest Lecturer: Neema Lutheran College, Matongo Kenya (2013-2017) Education: B.A. Concordia College, St.Paul (1969) MAR Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (Ordained 1977)
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	Glaeser, Todd Class of 1980	Commissioned Teacher/Principal: Served 1999 to Present Ministries Served: Redeemer Lutheran Christian School - Ontario, CA Valley Lutheran High School - Phoenix, AZ Lutheran High School of San Diego - San Diego, CA Education: Bachelor of Arts Recognitions: 2012 Pacific Southwest District High School Teacher of the Year Nominee
	Gnan, Paul Class of 1985	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1990 to Present Ministries Served: Metro East Lutheran High - Edwardsville, IL Milwaukee Lutheran High - Milwaukee, WI Sheboygan Area Lutheran High - Sheboygan, WI Education: Bachelor of Arts (1990) Master of Arts in Education (2010)
	Gnan, Peter Class of 1979	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2006 to Present Ministries Served: Concordia University, Chicago Education: Master of Arts in Education
	Grages, Dean Class of 1969	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1973-1979 Ministries Served: Christ-University Hills Lutheran School Education: Bachelor of Science in Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Dean is currently working as a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion program, planned to take us to explore Mars someday.
	Grimm, Rev. Robert Class of 1976	Ordained Minister: Served 1985 to Present Ministries Served: St. John Lutheran Church - Alma, KS (1997-Present) St. John Lutheran Church - Aliceville, KS (1985-1997) Education: M. Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne (1985) B.A. in education from Concordia, Ann Arbor (1980) Recognitions: Kansas District LWML Counselor (2016-Present) Kansas District Secretary (2009-2012) Kansas District vice president (2003-2009)
	Grimm, Rev. Keith Class of 1983	Ordained Minister: Served 1991 to Present Ministries Served: Family of Christ - Ham Lake, MN Education: Master of Divinity Bachelor of Arts
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	(Harms) Foley, Audrey Class of 1980	Teacher Ministries Served: Classroom teacher, coaching, and wedding coordinator Education: Bachelor of Science in Education
	Hecksel, Shannon Class of 1995	Commissioned Teacher: 2000 to Present Ministries Served: Minneapolis Lutheran High - Bloomington, MN - Band/Choir Director Lutheran Church of Our Savior Rosemount, MN - Music and Youth Director St. Peter Lutheran - Afton, MN - Director of Christian Education St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School - Prior Lake, MN - Director of Christian Education Hosanna Lutheran - Mankato, MN - Student and Family Ministry Director Education: Bachelor of Music Education: Choral and Instrumental
	(Henschen) Lee, Karen Class of 1982	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Metro East Lutheran - Edwardsville, IL Education: Concordia University, St. Paul
	Henschen, Rev. Nathan Class of 1987	Ordained Minister: Served 1996 to Present Ministries Served: St. Paul - Bancroft, NE & St. Johns - Lyons, NE Education: B.A. of Arts - Concordia University, NE (1992) M. of Divinity - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (1996)
	Henschen, Ron Class of 1968	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Mayer Lutheran High School Metro East Lutheran - Edwardsville, IL Education: Concordia University, NE
	Hinz, Rev. Fredric Class of 1970	Ordained Minister: Served 1974 to Present Ministries Served: Luther High School South - Chicago Lutheran High School North - St. Louis Albion Lutheran Church - St. James, MN Immanuel Lutheran Church and School - Gaylord, MN Minnesota South District, Assist. to Pres. Minnesota North District, Public Policy Advocate Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences M.S. in Biological Sciences M Div. "What a privilege to serve and give witness to our loving and gracious Lord!"
	(Hoback) Jorgensen, Rebekah Class of 2000	Teacher: Served 2013 to Present Ministries Served: King of Kings, Roseville, MN Education: BA in German - Concordia College, Moorhead MED - Western Governor's University
	(Honebrink) Gilmore, Kendra Class of 2004	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2008 to Present Ministries Served: Faith Lutheran - Lincoln, NE Zion Lutheran - St. Charles, MO St. John’s Lutheran - Corcoran, MN Education: B.A. in Elementary Education-concentration in music (2008) - Concordia University, NE M.A. in Educational Technologies and Design (2014) - Concordia University, WI
	(Honebrink) Stoeckman, Bonita Class of 1967	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1971 to 2019 Ministries Served: St John's Lutheran - Ceder Mills, Hutchinson, MN (2 years) Trinity Lutheran - Waconia, MN (38 years) Education: B.S. in Elementary Education - Concordia University, St Paul
	Hormann, Rev. David Class of 1981	Ordained Minister: Served 2003 to Present Ministries Served: St. John - Winsted, MN Education: M of Divinity
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	(Kimble) Kilpatrick, Andrea Class of 2005	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2009 to Present Ministries Served: 6-12 Grade Visual Art Teacher at Lutheran South Academy (August 2009-August 2013) 1-8 Grade Visual Art Teacher at Lutheran South Academy (August 2013-Present) Education: Studio Art Secondary Art Education During my time at Lutheran South Academy, I have also served in the following areas: Middle School Soccer Coach (2009-2014) High School Varsity Girls Soccer Coach (2010-2016) Middle School Volleyball Coach (2014-Present) National Junior Honor Society Sponsor (2011-Present) Middle School Art Club Sponsor (2016-Present)
	Klemp, Peter Class of 1986	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Racine Lutheran - Racine, WI Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha - Omaha, NE Education: Bachelor of Arts - Concordia College/University, St. Paul (1992) Master of Arts in Education - Carthage College, Kenosha, WI (2007)
	Klemp, Philip Class of 1985	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: St. John's Lutheran - Chaska, MN Education: Concordia College/University, St. Paul
	(Kraai) Pearson, Kathryn Class of 1984	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1988 to Present Ministries Served: Our Savior - Excelsior, MN (1988-89 Preschool Child Care Teacher) Concordia Immanuel - Red Wing, MN (1989-90 First/Second Grade Teacher) Trinity Lone Oak - Eagan, MN (1991-95 Preschool Director/Teacher) Trinity - Fairfield, CA (1996-98 Second Grade Teacher) St. Paul - Flint, MI (1998-2003 Kindergarten Teacher) St. Michael's - Richville, MI (2003-2017 Early Childhood Director/Preschool Teacher) Peace - Saginaw, MI (2017 - Present Early Childhood Director) Education: B.A. in Early Childhood Education Minor in Sociology Business Mgmt at Nomandale Community College Special Education at SVSU Saginaw, MI "God has given me talents in the area of creating child care programs that help to grow church and school ministries. At my current school, I am adding onto our early childhood program to make our church and school larger. I am privileged to be a consultant on our Michigan District Early Childhood Cabinet. "
	(Krueger) Schewe, Sharon Class of 1973	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1977 to 2017 Ministries Served: St. Paul's College and College High - Concordia Missouri (1977-81) Concordia College/University, St. Paul, MN (1977-2017) Education: BSEd, Secondary Education English Composite MSEd Speech Communication
	(Kuenzel) Sulvedt, Abby Class of 2004	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2008 to Present Ministries Served: Cross View Lutheran Church - Edina, MN Education: B.A. Early Childhood Education
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	Lane, David Class of 1971	Commissioned Teacher Ministries Served: Mayer Lutheran High School (to present)
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	Meier, David Class of 2000	Commissioned Director of Christian Education: Served 2004 to Present Ministries Served: Immanuel Lutheran Church - East Dundee, IL (2004 - present) Education: B.A. in Theology, DCE Certification from Concordia University, Chicago M.S. in Family Life Education from Concordia University, NE
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	Niebuhr, Joel Class of 1978	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Las Vegas Lutheran High - Las Vegas, NV Education: Concordia University, NE
	Niebuhr, Rev. Jon Class of 1977	Ordained Minister: Served 2011 to Present Ministries Served: Trinity Lutheran Church - Carver, MN (August 2011-Sept. 2017) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Glencoe, MN (Oct. 2017-Present) Education: Master of Divinity
	Noennig, Rev. Bruce Class of 1969	Ordained Minister: Served 1973 to Present Ministries Served: Sabin, MN as DCE Snellman & Height of Land as Pastor Henning, MN as Pastor Rush City, MN as Pastor Moorhead, MN as Pastor Detroit Lakes, MN as Pastor Education: Bachelor from Seward Colloquy as Pastor
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	Parrish, Elizabeth Class of 2015	Commissioned Director of Christian Outreach 2020 to Present Ministries Served: Camp Restore - Detroit 2020 to Present Education: Bachelor of Arts - Concordia University, St. Paul
	Parrish, Rev. Joshua Class of 2013	Ordained Minister: 2020 to Present Ministries Served: Redemption Lutheran - Bloomington, MN 2020 to Present Education: Master of Divinity - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Bachelor of Arts - Concordia, St. Paul
	Peske, Rev. Mark Class of 1975	Ordained Minister: Served 1995 to Present Ministries Served: Ministry to Native Americans in Northern Minnesota through MN North District and Lutheran Indian Ministries 1995 - 2015 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church - Cohasset, MN 2016 - Present Education: Bachelors Degree - DCE M.Div.
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	(Rolf) Gnan, Kerri Class of 1985	Commissioned Teacher Ministries Served: Good Shepherd Lutheran - Collinsville, IL Education: Concordia University, WI
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	Scheele, Dean Class of 1979	Commissioned Teacher/Principal: Ministries Served: Concordia Lutheran - Gretna, LA Emanuel Lutheran - Hamburg, MN First Lutheran - Glencoe, MN Education: Bachelor of Science - Concordia University, NE
	(Schepers) Slavens, Elizabeth Class of 1998	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2003 to Present Ministries Served: Concordia Academy - Roseville, MN St. John Lutheran School - Ellisville, MO Education: B.S. in Secondary Education and Middle School Masters in Education
	Schlicker, Tavis Class of 1996	Commisioned Teacher: Served 2001 to Present Ministries Served: Sheboygan Lutheran High School Concordia Lutheran High School - Tomball, TX Concordia Lutheran High School - Fort Wayne, IN Education: B.S. in Education
	(Schmalz) Mehrl, Mary Jo Class of 1977	Worship/Music Director: Served from College Graduation to Present Ministries Served: Early Childhood Educator Church Music Director Worship and Music Director Education: B.A. Elementary Education and Music Major
	(Schneewind) Bierbaum, Pam Class of 1985	Commissioned Teacher Ministries Served: Mayer Lutheran High School
	(Schrupp) Carver, Gail Class of 1975	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1979 to Present Ministries Served: Peace Lutheran School - Faribault, MN Faribault Lutheran School - Faribault, MN Education: A.A. - Bethany Lutheran College B.S. - Concordia University, St. Paul
	Schrupp, Jeff Class of 1985	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Lutheran North - Chicago, IL Education: Concordia University, WI
	Schrupp, Stephanie Class of 1988	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1993 to Present Ministries Served: Central Lutheran - Rochester, MN St. Peter's - Edina, MN Redeemer Christian Academy - Wayzata, MN Education: Bachelor of Arts
	Schultz, Jonathan Class of 1978	Commissioned Teacher/Principal: Served 1978 to Present Ministries Served: Zion Lutheran - Corvallis, OR 2007 to Present Fountain of Life Lutheran - Tucson, AZ (1996-2007) Trinity Lutheran - Jefferson City, MO (1992-1996) Unity Lutheran - Ft. Wayne, IN (1982-1992) Education: B.S. Ed - Concordia, NE M.S. Ed - Indiana University
	(Schwecke) Cole, Lisa Class of 1987	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1992 to Present Ministries Served: St. Peter's Lutheran School - Gibbon, MN Education: B.A. Elementary Education
	Schwecke, Steven Class of 1974	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Lutheran High School Westland - Westland, MI Education: Bachelor of Science - Concordia University, NE (1980) Master of Arts - Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI (1986)
	(Selchow) Kundinger, Gail Class of 1979	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1983 to Present Ministries Served: St. John's Lutheran - Midland, MI (2001 to Present) Zion Lutheran - Wayside, WI St. Paul Lutheran - Royal Oak, MI Bach-Kilmanagh Lutheran - Sebewaing, MI Bach-Kilmanagh Lutheran - Sebewaing, MI Education: B.S. Elementary Education with Early Childhood Education Concentration - Concordia University, NE (1983)
	Sprengeler, Denise Class of 1976	Commissioned Director of Christian Education: Served 1981 to Present Ministries Served: Congregations in Minnesota, Illinois, Kentucky, and Kansas Education: B.S. in Education & Director or Christian Education
	(Stern) Limmel, Tammy Class of 1980	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1984 to Present Ministries Served: 1st grade teacher at Calvary Lutheran - Lincoln, NE 4th grade teacher Luther Memorial - Cleveland, OH Preschool teacher - Watertown, MN Before and after-school lead teacher - Our Savior Lutheran, Excelsior, MN Kindergarten teacher - Our Savior Lutheran, Excelsior, MN Education: B.S. in Education with Endorsements in: K-6th grade Early Childhood Special Education
	(Strei) Tredray, Christina (Chrissy) Class of 1996	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2000 to Present Ministries Served: St. John Lutheran - Mt. Prospect, IL 2000-2003 Trinity First Lutheran - Minneapolis, MN 2004 to Present Education: Bachelor of Education with a Theology Concentration
	Strehlke, James Class of 1983	Commissioned Teacher Ministries Served: Mayer Lutheran High School (to present)
	(Stuewe) Schwecke, Shirley Class of 1975	Commissioned Director of Education: Education: Concordia University, NE
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	(Taylor) Bentz, Terri Class of 1986	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1990 to present Ministries Served: Our Redeemer Lutheran - Honolulu, HI Good Shepherd Lutheran - Collinsville, IL Trinity First Lutheran - Minneapolis, MN Emanuel Lutheran - Hamburg, MN St. John's Lutheran - Norwood-Young America, MN Zion Lutheran - Cologne, MN Education: Bachelor of Arts - Concordia University, NE Master of Arts - St. Mary's University, Winona, MN
	Taylor, Tom Class of 1988	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Martin Luther High School - Northrop, MN Education: Bachelor of Science - Concordia University, NE
	Thiesfeld, Mackenzie Class of 2015	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2019 to Present Ministries Served: First Lutheran - Glencoe, MN (Grades 1st & 4th) Education: Elementary Education major - Concordia, St. Paul Pre-Primary emphasis Lutheran Theology minor
	Truwe, Gary Class of 1965	Education /Commissioned Teacher: Retired Ministries Served: Education: DCE Certification - Concordia, Seward, NE (1984) Bachelor of Science - Concordia, Seward, NE
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	(Unglaub) Olsen, Heidi Class of 1991	Commissioned Teacher: Served 1995 to Present Ministries Served: Rochester Central Lutheran St. James Howard Lake Education: Elementary Education
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	Wacker, Christian Class of 2010	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2014 - 2016 Ministries Served: Grace Lutheran School - Fargo, ND 2014-2015 Black Hills Lutheran School - Rapid City, SD 2015-2016 Education: Seconndary Education - Concordia University, NE English - Concordia University, NE Computer Science - Concordia University, NE
	(Ward) Elliott, Gayle Class of 2001	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2006 - 2011 Ministries Served: Kindergarten teacher at Lamb of God - Las Vegas, NV Education: Bachelor in Early Childhood Lutheran Education with a Minor in Adaptive Education
	Werner, Rev. John Class of 1995	Ordained Minister: Served 2016 - Present Ministries Served: Our Savior Lutheran Church - Marion, KS Zion Lutheran Church - Hillsboro, KS Education: Master of Divinity - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
	Wiegert, Jon Class of 1991	Commissioned Teacher: Ministries Served: Metro East Lutheran - Edwardsville, IL Martin Luther - Greendale, WI Education: Concordia University, River Forest
	(Weigert) Fritz, Rebecca Class of 1984	Commissioned Teacher: Education: Concordia University, St. Paul
	(Wilaby) Thormodson, Brittany Class of 2014	Commisstioned Teacher: Served 2018 to Present Ministries Served: Christ Community Lutheran School - Kirkwood, MO Education: Secondary Education - English with LTD
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	Zander, Tyler Class of 2009	Commissioned Teacher: Served 2014 - Present Ministries Served: Bethlehem Lutheran School - Lakewood, CO (July 2014-October 2015) Calvary Lutheran High School - Jefferson City, MO (July 2017 - Present) Education: Bachelor of Science in Lutheran Secondary Education with subject endorsements in Theology and English
	Ziegler, Robert Class of 1976	Commissioned Teacher District Executive for Education & Youth: Served 1981 to Present Ministries Served: Nebraska District - Education and Youth Lutheran Schools in Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Good Thunder, MN; Bloomington, MN; Ellisville, MO; Peoria, IL; Ft. Myers, FL; Seward, NE Education: Bachelor of Science - Concordia University, NE (1981) Master of Science - Education Administration Mankato State University, Mankato, MN (1987) SPEC. Education Administration - University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE (2019) Doctor of Education Administration ABD - University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE (2020)

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