We love hearing from our alumni!
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.
Search Class Notes:
All Class Years
-
Rev. Blake Shipman ’18
The Rev. Blake Shipman ’18 and Katie Ohren, Dubuque, were married Aug. 23, 2024.
-
Karl Jaeschke ’18
Karl Jaeschke ’18, Boston, Mass., is a law student at Boston University School of Law.
-
Madalynn McKelvey Baez ’18
Madalynn McKelvey Baez ’18, Rock Island, Ill., is an engineering and physics labs manager at North Park University.
-
Alex Astiazaran ’18
Alex Astiazaran ’18, DeKalb, Ill., earned a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Northern Illinois University.
-
Elliott Stern ’17
Elliott Stern ’17, Mendota Heights, Minn., earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Drake University, Des Moines, and is a technical training specialist at Infinite Campus, Blaine.
-
Emily Almandinger Kuehn ’17
Allen and Emily Almandinger ’17 Kuehn, Des Moines, announce the birth of Noah on July 8, 2024.
-
Zach Drape ’17
Zach ’17 and Courtney Drape, Waverly, announce the birth of Catherine on Jan. 25, 2024.
-
Mackenzie Walsh Stern ’16
Mackenzie Walsh Stern ’16, Mendota Heights, Minn., is the music department coordinator at Macalester College, St. Paul.
-
Mitchell ’16 and Micaela Forsyth ’16 Rahm
Mitchell ’16 and Micaela Forsyth ’16 Rahm, Cedar Falls, announce the birth of Maverik on Feb. 20, 2023.
-
Brooke Moeller ’16
Brooke Moeller ’16, Durant, is a music therapist at St. Croix Hospice.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Emily Hogan ’14
Cruz Trujillo and Emily Hogan ’14, Sioux Falls, S.D., were married on Sept. 17, 2022.
-
Jawanza Holmes ’14
Jawanza Holmes ’14, Waverly, is a running backs coach for Wartburg football.
-
Abbigail Mueller Brantch ’14
Kevin and Abbigail Mueller ’14 Brantch, Indianapolis, announce the birth of Audette on Feb. 20, 2024.
-
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.
-
Seth Smith ’13
Seth Smith ’13, Cedar Falls, is a technical project manager at RTX.
-
Drew Crawford ’13
Drew Crawford ’13, Ames, is a digital marketing director at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
-
Kathryn Wendt ’12
Kathryn Wendt ’12, Minneapolis, was named Of Counsel at Ballard Spahr.
-
Jordan Sarhoff ’12
Jordan Sarhoff ’12, Hillsboro, founded Prairie Rose Wealth Management in 2024 and joined LPL Financial.
-
Judy Harms Spinler ‘71
Judy Spinler, 75, passed away peacefully after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on November 19, 2024, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa. Judy was born July 7, 1949, daughter to Paul and Leola (Ingersoll) Harms in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa. She was united in…
-
Vivian Rudolf Rindelaub ‘57
Vivian (Rudolf) Rindelaub, age 89 5/6 years, of Alexandria, formerly of Waseca, Marcell, and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her home. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the 3 p.m. service on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, with Rev. Megan Preston…
-
Sheridan Skeen ‘69
Sheridan Ray Skeen, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on March 9, 1947, he received the nickname “Peanut” by his family since he arrived prematurely and was such a small baby. Sheridan grew up on a farm near Kankakee, Illinois, where he was raised…
-
Dr. Duane Koenig ‘53
Dr. Duane G Koenig, 90 years of age, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1933, in Beatrice to Albert and Elsa (Pfingsten) Koenig. Duane attended Hoag country school through the 8th grade, then transferred to Beatrice, graduating in 1951. He was confirmed in faith at St John’s…
-
Margaret Baker ’76
Margaret Lynn Baker of Olathe Kansas unexpectedly passed away November 04, 2024. Margaret (Maggie) was born on November 20, 1953, in New Hampton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mark Homer Baker and Madelynn Anne Baker (nee Elscott). Maggie graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1973, then went on to Wartburg College, earning a…
-
Peter Weller ‘61
Peter John Weller, age 84, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Halcyon House in Washington. Peter was born January 13, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Carl Wilhelm and Kathryn (Bieber) Weller. He attended school at the Lane Tech Preparatory High School in Chicago, Illinois, and received his Business…
-
Rev. Harold Heinzig ‘56
Rev. Harold Frederick Herman Heinzig October 3, 1934 — November 1, 2024 Rev. Harold Frederick Herman Heinzig, age 90, died on Friday afternoon, November 1, 2024, at Centra Care – St. Cloud Hospital, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran…
-
Joyce Wonsmos Kasper ‘63
Joyce Arline Kasper, 84, of Clear Lake, formerly of Forest City and Thornton, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Apple Valley Assisted Living in Clear Lake. Born on August 5, 1940, to Marius (Shorty) and Helen (Hartwig) Wonsmos in Thornton, Iowa, Joyce cherished her early years,…
-
James Carver ‘64
James “Jim” Douglas Carver Obituary James “Jim” D. Carver, 82, of Waverly died on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his residence in Waverly. James Douglas Carver was born on April 15, 1942, the son of Francis and Dorothy (Wilson) Carver in Spencer, Iowa. He earned his Eagle Scout and was active in sports…
-
Rev. John Sieverts ‘74
Rev. John C. Sieverts age 72 of Minocqua, WI, formerly of Waterloo, IA, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Country Terrace Home in Minocqua. John C. Sieverts, born on December 10, 1951, to John J. and Anna Mae (Johnson) Sieverts. John was baptized and confirmed at Crane Creek, where he began a lifelong journey of devotion…
-
Rev. Arnold Wuertz ‘44
Rev. Arnold A. Wuertz, age 102, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Arnold grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota with parents Adolph and Laura (Ziemer) Wuertz. He was the second of their two children and was preceded in death by his parents and brother Edgar, who died at…
-
Kay Marshek Schroeder ’64
Kay Carol Schroeder, age 82, of Hendersonville, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the Elizabeth House. Born on March 9, 1942, in Chippewa County, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Myron Marshek and Faith Stubenvoll Marshek. Kay was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. She was known to have been born…
-
Ralph Lohse ‘69
Mr. Ralph Lohse passed away at his home in the Town of Trenton on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was 77 years old. Ralph was born to Roy and Helen (nee Anderson) Lohse in Franklin Grove, Illinois on July 7, 1947. Ralph, his three brothers, and their…
-
Sylvester Van Hove ‘59
Sylvester Henry Van Hove May 5, 1932 – October 12, 2024 Sylvester Henry Van Hove was born May 5, 1932, in rural Titonka, Iowa, the son of Ted and Bina (Tjaden) Van Hove. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Titonka High School in 1950. He graduated from St. Louis College of…
-
Gary Nielsen ‘69
Gary R. Nielsen, 77, of Schertz, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024. Gary was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 5, 1947, to Russell H. Nielsen and Joyce (Bax) Nielsen. Gary had a zest for life, and although faced with many serious health issues, his faith, attitude, and love for his family…
-
Jeffrey Wad ‘74
Jeffrey James Wad age 74 of Nashua died Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home. Jeffrey James Wad, born on May 23, 1950, in New Hampton, Iowa, he was the son of Earl and Wilma (Ransom) Wad and grew up in Ionia, where he developed a passion for art and education. A proud graduate of…
-
Leon Webrand ‘62
Leon Anton Webrand passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Bermuda Dunes, California, on October 2, 2024. Born on July 11, 1933, Leon led a fulfilling life marked by devotion to his family and a distinguished career. Leon was a loving husband to his late wife, Sandra Webrand, who preceded him in death…
-
Valerie Gramlich-Broderick ‘06
Valerie Christine Gramlich-Broderick, 41, of Urbandale, IA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Kavanaugh House in Des Moines, IA. Valerie Christine Gramlich was born August 15th, 1983, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Gerald (Jerry) and Mary (Berns) Gramlich. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic…
-
Rev. Carl Jech ’63
Carl L. Jech10/16/1941 – 09/28/2024Carl died, serenely and with dignity, on September 28, 2024, at Coming Home Hospice in San Francisco, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born October 16, 1941 in Brainerd, MN, to Rev. Herbert and Helen Jech. He grew up in St. Paul, MN. His parents; and sister, Margaret, died…
-
Julie Rhoades DuVal ’92
Julie Kay (Rhoades) DuVal, lifelong educator, beloved friend and devoted follower of Christ passed away at her home in Logan, Iowa on September 24, 2024, at the age of 54. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 19, 1970, to D.G. and Peggy Rhoades, Julie attended Crescent Elementary, Kirn Junior High School, and Abraham Lincoln High…