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Whether you’ve reached a career milestone, started a new venture, made an impact in your community, or celebrated a personal achievement, your story inspires current and future Knights. Share your accomplishments with us so we can celebrate your success and highlight the many ways Wartburg alumni make a difference in the world.
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Jacob Martin ’15
Jacob Martin ’15, Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., earned a doctoral degree in political science at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, and is a senior research associate at the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, Washington, D.C.
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Tiffany Louk ’15
Tiffany Louk ’15, Fresno, Calif., is the central valley regional business development specialist for the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Sacramento.
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Emily Hogan ’14
Cruz Trujillo and Emily Hogan ’14, Sioux Falls, S.D., were married on Sept. 17, 2022.
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Jawanza Holmes ’14
Jawanza Holmes ’14, Waverly, is a running backs coach for Wartburg football.
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Abbigail Mueller Brantch ’14
Kevin and Abbigail Mueller ’14 Brantch, Indianapolis, announce the birth of Audette on Feb. 20, 2024.
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Jordan Young ’13
Jordan Young ’13, Cedar Rapids, is the dean of students and activities-athletics director in the Linn-Mar Community School District, Marion.
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Seth Smith ’13
Seth Smith ’13, Cedar Falls, is a technical project manager at RTX.
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Drew Crawford ’13
Drew Crawford ’13, Ames, is a digital marketing director at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
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Kathryn Wendt ’12
Kathryn Wendt ’12, Minneapolis, was named Of Counsel at Ballard Spahr.
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Jordan Sarhoff ’12
Jordan Sarhoff ’12, Hillsboro, founded Prairie Rose Wealth Management in 2024 and joined LPL Financial.
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Emily Kuennen ’12
Emily Kuennen ’12, Aurora, Colo., is first assistant manager at QuikTrip.
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Shanna Seiler Savageau ’11
Shanna Seiler Savageau ’11, Woodbury, Minn., is senior social worker – contracted case management coordinator for Anoka County.
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Katie Zittergruen Henriksen ’11
Ryan and Katie Zittergruen ’11 Henriksen, Waverly, announce the birth of Elyse on March 13, 2024.
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Rev. Bridget Whately ’10
The Rev. Bridget Whately ’10, Comstock Park, Mich., earned a Master of Divinity at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and is pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, Sparta, Mich.
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Dr. John Kuckelman ’09
Dr. John Kuckelman ’09, DuPont, Wash., is serving in the U.S. Army as an active duty cardiothoracic surgeon deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Travis Bockenstedt ’09
Travis Bockenstedt ’09, Denver, Colo., is president and chief experience officer of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care.
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Brittany Brugman ’08
Abhishek Khanna and Brittany Brugman ’08, Ankeny, were married June 2, 2024.
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Marla Stewart ’06
Marla Stewart ’06, Gilbert, Ariz., is a human resources partner at Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company.
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Karen Connelly Newcomb ’06
Joe and Karen Connelly ’06 Newcomb, Cedar Falls, announce the birth of Isaiah on Dec. 14, 2023.
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Tyler Hubbard ’06
Tyler Hubbard ’06, Lee’s Summit, Mo., is a service manager at MD Auto Repair, Kansas City, Mo.
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Herbert Hildebrandt ’52
Obituary for Herbert William Hildebrandt As usual…I arrived as a baby, a boy in January 1931, and ultimately the door closed in October 2025. I deeply tasted the world, anchored my life on a sea of love with Dee (nee Delores Bartels of Waseca, Minnesota), my wife of 65+ years who died in August 2018.…
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Marilyn Fick Luttinen ’66
Marilyn Kay Luttinen passed away on October 6, 2025 at the Quartet Senior Living Village in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born on May 12, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Wilbur and Marcella Fick, Marilyn was a lifelong learner and dedicated to her faith. After receiving her Bachelor’s in teaching from Wartburg College, she was a Physical…
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Charlice Haug Offenheiser ’54
Charlice Rosena H. Offenheiser, 93, of rural Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at her home with her family close by her side. Born February 11, 1932, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Louis H. and Lavina (Groezinger) Haug. Charlice grew up on their Derinda farm, attending the one-room school in Derinda…
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Gwendolyn Parlin Paulson ’65
Gwendolyn Anne Paulson, age 82, wife, mother, master teacher, pillar of her community, died Monday, September 22, 2025, in River Falls, Wisconsin. She was born on February 5, 1943, in Joliet, Illinois, a daughter of Raymond and Esther (Ziesemer) Parlin. She was united in marriage to Ed Paulson. She was a 1965 graduate of Wartburg…
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Vernita Frese Baumgartner ’51
Vernita Marie Frese Baumgartner, age 93, of Fremont was born September 2, 1932 in Nora Springs IA, and departed this life to be with our Lord on September 18, 2025. The youngest of three daughters born to George and Julia (Ueker) Frese, Vernita grew up on the family farm outside of Nora Springs, surrounded by…
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Doris Kumpf Keller ’44
Doris W. (Kumpf) Keller passed away peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2025 at age of 101. Doris was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Rev. Fred and Esther (Hoffman) Kumpf on July 7, 1924. She was raised in Humboldt, SD and Johnson, NE. She was preceded in passing by…
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Norbert Gauerke ’55
Norbert Lee Gauerke (Norb, Nubby, Nubs), age 92 passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025 surrounded by his family that loved him. He was born on May 31, 1933 in Appleton to the late Erwin and Alma (Lemke) Gauerke. He was baptized on July 16, 1933 and…
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Marlene Albertsen DeRosa ’74
Marlene DeRosa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and vibrant pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on September 8, 2025. While her family and many friends feel her absence deeply, her kindness and zest for life fill their hearts with enduring warmth and gratitude. Born in Danbury, Iowa…
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Bernard Masker ’65
Bernard “Bernie” Masker, 84 of Conrad, IA passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Premier Estates of Toledo, IA. Bernie was born August 25, 1941, to Wilson and Albina (Balvin) Masker. He was raised in Tama, IA and attended Tama High School where he was very active in football and wrestling. He continued his football…
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Jeffery Glaw ’84
Jeffery Linn Glaw, age 63, of Keosauqua, Iowa, and formerly of Parkersburg, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home. Jeff was born on July 2, 1962, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Norman Glaw and Karon (Johnson) Dobbs (formerly Glaw). He was raised in Waterloo and Parkersburg, graduating from the Aplington-Parkersburg High School…
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Darryl Meyer ’63
R. Darryl Meyer passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, following a short illness. He was 85. Born in Nebraska to Rev. Raymond and Lenora Meyer, Darryl moved to Minnesota and Wisconsin, and then back to Nebraska, following his father’s pastoral calling. He graduated from Benson High School…
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John Culbertson ’50
John Dale Culbertson Obituary John D. Culbertson, age 96, of Waverly died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly of natural causes. John was born September 15, 1928, in Waverly, the son of Floyd and Merle (Getts) Culbertson. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1946; UNI in 1950; and…
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Robert Gronstal ’52
Robert Joseph Gronstal, 94, of Gastonia and formerly of Treynor, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Robin Johnson House on August 28, 2025. Born in Council Bluffs, IA on September 10, 1930 to Joseph and Elvira Gronstal. Bob grew up and spent most of his life in Treynor, IA. He was a graduate of Wartburg College…
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Larry Kueker ’66
Larry L. Kueker, 81, of Waverly, Iowa died on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly. Larry Lee Kueker was born on May 7, 1944, the son of Leslie and Mildred (Heineman) Kueker in Waverly. He was baptized on May 28, 1944, and confirmed on April 27, 1958, both at St.…
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Patrick Feltus ’63
Patrick Marshall “Pat” Feltus, 84, of Allison, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Maple Manor in Aplington, with family by his side. Pat was the son of Robert Dale Feltus and Siena Margaret (DeBower) Feltus. He graduated from Allison-Bristow High School and attended Wartburg College in Waverly. Pat married Ruth Ann Endelman on November…
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John Netty II ’88
John Anthony Netty II, 59, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025, at his Richmond Lake home, with his wife, Brandy, by his side. John was born June 1, 1966, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John and Luella (Comstock) Netty. John graduated…
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Bonnie Simpson Brewer ’68
Bonnie Brewer, age 79, of Ripon, was received into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2025, at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1946, in Ripon, WI, a daughter of Colin Jr. and Desiré (Hardell) Simpson. After graduating from high school, Bonnie went on…
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Naomi Ketema Alene ’18
Naomi Ketema Alene, age 29, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Naomi was born in Denver, Colorado on July 25, 1996 to Ketema and Salome. She was a treasured daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Naomi will be deeply missed by all who she crossed paths with. All obituary information has…
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Rev. Harold Oelschlager ’52
Harold E. Oelschlager, 95, passed peacefully into eternal life on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, Illinois. He was born on February 22, 1930, to Otto and Della (Heitman) Oelschlager in Princeton, Minnesota. Harold graduated from Princeton High School and attended Wartburg College, in Waverly, Iowa, where he earned…
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Randolph Murty ’93
Randolph Dean Murty February 16, 1958 – July 28, 2025 Randy was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 16, 1958. His parents, Joe and Inez Murty, moved to Tama, Iowa and he grew up there along with three brothers. He graduated from LDF High School in Le Grand, Iowa, and received a B.A. degree from Wartburg College…