ALWAYS BUILDING

Physical spaces on campus change just as students—and the future workforce—change. Your

gifts make such change possible. In fact, gifts to the College have long been the muscle

that gets shovels into the ground and the energy that propels our best-in-class

learning spaces, labs, sports facilities and student life areas.

Always Improving.

During the last three years, a crane rose over Nobel Hall, scaffolding surrounded the building, and Gusties navigated their way past chain-link fences. Today we have one of the best science facilities in the country for a college of our size, besting other nationally ranked colleges in Minnesota and around the country.

Soon we expect to see cranes and scaffolding at Lund Center as we begin the renovation and expansion of the 36-year-old building. That too will be a best-in-class facility that serves not just athletes but the wellness and wellbeing of the entire Gustavus community.

If it seems like there is constantly a new construction project on campus, that’s because there is. Gustavus is always building. This is the sign of a strong, healthy college with committed alumni supporters. It is the sign of a well-led college that has a deliberate plan for updating infrastructure. And it’s the sign of a college that is always adapting to better serve its students.

If you think back to your own oncampus Gustavus experience as a student, parent, faculty member, or staff member, it was likely the case there was scaffolding somewhere on campus then. There have been very few years in Gustavus’s history when there was not construction going on somewhere. The Gustavus campus is always being created anew.

The process of creation is deliberate, following a master plan for campus projects. At the same time, infrastructure decisions are made with attention to current needs and future uses. For example, the image on the facing page is from the campus plan made in 1945. It doesn’t look all that much like today’s campus. College planners of the 1940s did not anticipate the need for student parking lots.

A distinctive campus experience requires students who are committed to forming community, faculty who are committed to students’ learning, and staff who are committed to students’ health and well-being. But you also need buildings. Gustavus’s campus community thrives because it is set in a beautiful landscape with facilities that meet the College’s needs. Nobel Hall of Science and the upcoming Lund Center building project aren’t the only building projects to be shepherded with support from alumni, parents, and friends. A truly distinctive campus, serving a distinctive campus community, is never finished. It is always a work in progress, pushing forward into the future.

BUILT ON HISTORY

Ever since the townsfolk of Saint Peter and nearby Scandian Grove gifted $10,000 and a hilltop parcel of land, donors have made possible so much of what comprises our ever-changing campus. Here are some of the historical highlights funded by gifts to the College.

1876 Old Main

1921 O.J. Johnson Student Union 1961 Christ Chapel

1963 Nobel Hall of Science 1971 Fine Arts Building 1972 Folke Bernadotte Library

BUILT ON HISTORY

1975 Lund Ice Arena

1984 Lund Center 1988 Melva Lind Interpretive Center

1991 Olin Hall

WHY I GIVE: Logan Boese ’16

“IT MIGHT SOUND UNUSUAL, A 26–YEAR-OLD PUTTING HIS ALMA MATER IN HIS ESTATE PLAN.”

Since the fall of 2019, I have been working in Trondheim, Norway, as a project manager for Epic Systems Corporation. I work with Norwegian healthcare and IT specialists to bring the first shared electronic medical-record system to the country. It’s an exciting role, and the project holds large potential for the future of healthcare in Norway.

Both at work and outside the office, I rely every day on the skills I learned at Gustavus. At first glance, majoring in philosophy and religion may not sound like a formula for success within a major software company, but my humanities education has prepared me with the necessary skills to succeed. I regularly need to express complicated concepts to people who do not speak English as their first language. All of the papers I wrote, the challenging conversations I had with professors, and the co-curricular activities that I took part in prepared me for working in this fast-paced industry.

More importantly, Gustavus prepared me to be a global citizen. As an ex-pat, I often find myself relying on the education I gained about other cultures, especially Scandinavian culture, to inform how I live with my new neighbors. Norwegian culture has a value called dugnad, which focuses on voluntary service for the community. During the COVID pandemic, the Norwegian government invoked dugnad to encourage the entire country to help protect the most

1998 Tornado reconstruction, including Old Main 2005 Renovation of Old Main 2007 Hollingsworth Field

vulnerable. I find this ties in well with Gustavus’s value of service. When I see the overwhelming support the alumni community gave Gustavus students returning to campus this fall, I see this value lived out.

I saw this support for Gustavus during my sophomore year, when I started working with the Office of Advancement as a class officer and student ambassador. My own giving began with a contribution to the senior class gift. Recently, I made a planned gift to the College. I learned about financial planning at a young age. When I was in seventh grade, my father, an ELCA pastor, took me to Thrivent to open my first mutual fund. After graduation, I spoke with a financial planner again about what I wanted my legacy to be, how I wanted to give back to institutions I care about even after my lifetime. It was clear during the course of these conversations that naming Gustavus as the beneficiary to one of my life insurance policies would allow me to continue helping the school that formed me into the person I am today.

CREATE A LEGACY OF GIVING

A planned gift is something that Gusties of any age can make. There are various ways to make a future gift—with a life insurance policy, a retirement account, real estate, or appreciated securities. With careful planning, you can even increase your estate and reduce the tax burden for your heirs. For more information on making a planned gift, visit gustavus.plannedgiving.edu.

2011 Beck Hall 2016 Renovation of Anderson Hall

When I first graduated from Gustavus, Anderson Hall was being renovated, the library and ice arena were new—all of it paid for by donors. I’m proud that Gustavus has been growing steadily since then. What we’re doing now, giving to the College, is nothing new.”

—Bob “Stick” Peterson ’74

Peterson and his wife, Cindy, gifted a $5 million challenge fund to raise the final gifts needed for the Nobel Hall of Science expansion and renovation project. When that dollar-for-dollar challenge was met, the couple gifted a second $5 million to support scholarships for National Merit Scholars.

2020 Expansion and renovation of Nobel Hall

2024 Expansion and Renovation of Lund Center

RIGHT PRESIDENT. RIGHT PROJECT.

The expansion and renovation of Nobel Hall of Science could not have found a more suitable champion than former biomedical engineer and industry executive President Rebecca Bergman. Here’s how and why it was a (lab)or of love.

The expansion and renovation of Nobel Hall of Science their next step beyond their undergraduate degree. We have was on the horizon at the start of your presidency. a really good track record for students aiming to enter science How were you involved in the project after becoming and healthcare careers. That’s a testament to our faculty. president? What we’ve added, in terms of flexible laboratories and RB: As an engineer, I knew I would have something to offer. I modernized classrooms, raises our ability to give students have a passion for scientific research and relevant experience in a top-notch experience. planning Medtronic’s corporate technology Of course, I also encounter alumni who just center in Minneapolis. And I know how walked through Nobel as a shortcut to other important it is for students to have the right buildings. They too understand the importance facilities to be prepared for the types of jobs Nobel Hall of Science was one of the sciences to Gustavus. Our donor list for I used to hire people for. Because of my real- of those tasks where I could say, Nobel includes graduates in business and the world experience, I could be authentically ‘I got this.’” humanities. Alumni across the board recognize involved from the start. —President Rebecca Bergman our strength in the sciences.

As you spoke to alumni about the project, what did you learn about the sciences at Gustavus? RB: Our alumni recognize that strong science programs are part of what makes Gustavus distinctive. Our alumni appreciate that our science programs are embedded in a comprehensive liberal arts education, producing graduates who are not only good scientists, but also great communicators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers.

Alumni also tell us how well we prepare our students for What are your favorite spaces in Nobel? RB: I love laboratories. We’ve done a marvelous job creating laboratory spaces that will allow our students to participate in research and gain experience with a wide range of equipment. I find myself lingering in the labs, imagining the experiments and discoveries that will happen there.

I also find the visual impact of the North Atrium, with the view of campus and Christ Chapel, to be stunning. I was overwhelmed the first time I stood looking out those windows. It was truly breathtaking, a moment of pure joy.

Are there new trends in designing academic buildings that have impressed you? RB: In my time at Gustavus, we’ve seen the opening of Beck Hall, which was completed during my tenure on the Board of Trustees, the complete renovation of Anderson Hall, and now Nobel. We have academic buildings that are flexible as teaching spaces, that provide common areas and plenty of natural light, and that also have fun nooks and crannies. I think we are paying attention to all aspects of how a campus building is used.

What factors go into planning future infrastructure projects at Gustavus? RB: We have a master plan for the campus. We pay close attention to facilities needed for academic excellence and that are important for the overall student experience. Lund Center falls into both categories and it is the next major project in our plan.

How students study and learn has changed over the decades. Open spaces like the Torrey Atrium in Beck Hall and the STEAMery were not considered essential features in our older buildings. Our library is not used the way it was when it opened in 1972. Today, Lund Center is a hub for fitness and wellness, as well as related academic programs.

There are three buildings on campus that all students use on a regular basis: Jackson Campus Center, the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, and Lund Center. Lund needs to be updated. It strikes me as being old and tired, just as Nobel was before the renovation. For the sake of all our students, it’s time for us to go bigger and better.

BECAUSE OF YOU

Nobel Hall’s expansion and renovation was made possible by gifts from alumni, parents, and friends. More than 90 individuals, families, and organizations helped to make it a reality. Here are those who gave $10,000 or more.

3M Foundation, Inc.

Tom Annesley ’75 and Linda Meeker Annesley ’75

Anonymous Gustavus Family

Steve Ballard ’80 and Sandy Butler Ballard ’81

President Rebecca Bergman and Dr. Thomas Bergman

Rev. Drell Bernhardson and Adeline Bernhardson

Larry Biederman ’70 and Judy McPherson Biederman ’70

Paul Biewen ’80 and Amy Erdman Biewen ’82

Kevin Bjork ’79 and Evelyn Wickstrom Bjork ’80

Mike Blaese ’61 and Julianne Johnson Blaese ’62

Cindy Durbahn Bowers ’75

Jen Brandenburg ’02 Daniel Buendorf ’60 and Sandra Luedtke Buendorf ’62

Scott Bur and Amy Jo Bur

Bruce Carlson ’59 and Jean Carlson Joe Carlson ’60 † and Marjorie Carlson Kelly Coleman ’79 Charlie Cunningham † and Kathy Cunningham

Doug Dunn ’76 and Linda Dunn

Jim Edman ’58 and Ramona Edman

Jeff Evanson ’89 and Kristi CanfieldEvanson

Joy Folkvord ’81

Bob Gazzola ’83 and Alecia Tromiczak Gazzola ’98

Susie Björling Heim ’83 and Steve Heim ’81

Al Henderson ’62 and Susan Henderson

David Hendrickson ’65 and Susan England Hendrickson ’66

Mary Dee Johnson Hicks ’75 and George Hicks ’75

Rick Hokanson ’64 and Peggy Lawrence

Linda Gulder Huett ’66

Dwight Jaeger ’53 and Audrey Anderson Jaeger ’55

Todd Johnson ’69 and Catherine Johnson Jeff Johnson ’00 and Beth Peter ’00

Sandra Brown Johnston ’63 and Jim Johnston

Brenda Kelly and Jess Kelly

David Krig ’82 and Maelene Anderson Krig ’84

Scott Lichty ’70 and Linda Gilkey Lichty ’70 Allen Lipke ’70 and Jennifer Villas Lipke ’71

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropic Foundation

Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation

T.J. McMillan ’07 and Taylor Granlund McMillan ’08

Terry Metz ’80 and Karen Mateer

Tom Mielke ’80 and Vicki Anderson Mielke ’82

Julie Wiggins Nadeau ’81 and Mark Nadeau

Randy Nelson ’63 and Joy Nelson

Paul Oehlke and Kristin Peterson Oehlke ‘82 †

Paul Olson ’54 and Andrea Olson Ginny Hendrickson Petersen ’67 and Lee Petersen ’68 †

Bob Peterson ’74 and Cindy Peterson

Ann Sponberg Peterson ’83 and Gregory Peterson

Larry Potts and Jill Potts

Chris Rydell ’91

Susan Rydell and Robert Rydell ’46 †

Sherman Fairchild Foundation

Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82 and Bob Schnell ’81

Steve Sutherland ’87 and Peg Sutherland

The John E. Fetzer Institute, Incorporated

Jim Thon ’82 and Gabrielle Precilio Thon ’82

Tozer Foundation

Vetter Stone

Wilcox Oil

William O. Lund, Jr. and Natalie C. Lund Charitable Foundation

GUSTIES

Greetings Gusties,

In Tod Bolsinger’s book, Canoeing the Mountains, the author uses Lewis and Clark’s journey across the continent to teach lessons in adaptive leadership. Because their crew couldnt canoe over the mountains, Lewis and Clark had to make the nerve-wracking decision to drop the gear that had gotten them that far and continue their journey in a completely different manner.

Because of the impacts of COVID-19 and a renewed commitment to racial justice by Gusties throughout the nation and the world, the Gustavus Alumni Association is figuring out how to “canoe the mountains” in support of our mission to engage current and future alumni in lifelong relationships with Gustavus and each other.

The good news related to Gustavus’s journey through the mountains is that the College is blessed with amazing leaders. Each day, Gustavus faculty and staff empower students to ROAR (Respect Others and Act Responsibly). It’s a heavy lift to run a residential college through a pandemic, but they’re doing it with excellence, attentiveness, and grace.

As extraordinary as the College’s efforts have been, it needs your help. And it’s been received, with significant engagement of alumni (there are 28,000 of us!) committed to seeing the College and its students safely through this challenging year.

This is a moment in history when Gustavus alumni can make a meaningful difference in the future of the College, as well as in the lives of current Gustavus students, faculty, and staff living day-to-day with the new realities of college life. It’s a time when all alumni can pitch in to help Gustavus

Mike Bussey ’69 President, Gustavus Alumni Association Board of Directors and its students successfully canoe the mountains.

On behalf of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, we invite and encourage you to support Gustavus during this critical time. The good news is that there are many ways we can help make the campus a safe place for students and employees this year, while also providing resources for a strong and viable future. Here are just a few: 1. Encourage outstanding young people to apply to Gustavus, nominate them for a $4,000 Alumni Referral Scholarship (applications open in July), and consistently engage in conversation about Gustavus. 2. Make a contribution to the Gustavus

Fund. Contributions of all sizes provide the support and encouragement Gustie students need during this challenging time. 3. Connect to the Gustie Professionals

Network. See page 39. 4. Engage with friends and former classmates across the Gustavus community.

Particularly in these challenging times, we can all gain a great deal from fellowship with one another—even at a safe social distance.

Lewis and Clark did successfully figure out how to canoe the mountains and reach the Pacific Ocean. In the years ahead, as we reflect back on how our community successfully navigated the unchartered territory of 2020–2021, let us also remember that the Gustavus Alumni Association was a significant partner on that journey.

Thank you for your help in making that possible! Go Gusties!

Angela Erickson ’01 Director, Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement

Michael Bussey ’69, (president) senior consultant, Donor by Design Group, LLC

J. C. Anderson ’82, (vice president) partner/ attorney, Lathrop GPM

Dan Michel ’90, (treasurer) director, digital media, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Esther Mulder Widmalm-Delphonse ’08, (secretary) attorney, labor law,

United States Department of Labor

Rick Barbari ’91, head of enterprise data management, US Bank

Mark Bergman ’79, president and owner,

Bercom International, LLC

Mary Booker ’91, executive director, student financial services, University of

Delaware, Newark

Sarah Schueffner Borgendale ’06, managerrecruiting, inclusion and diversity,

Fredrikson and Byron, P.A.

Jen Brandenburg ’02, pharmacist, Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Sara Schnell Elenkiwich ’10, sourcing manager,

Sparboe Farms

Bruce Ensrud ’90, wealth advisor,

Thrivent Financial

Alissa Fahrenz ’13, analyst,

Excelsior Energy Capital

Amy Zenk James ’94, sales and outreach director, Meadow Woods Assisted Living

Peter Kitundu ’92, vice president, chief compliance and privacy officer,

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Todd Krough ’85, senior investment officer,

Tealwood Asset Management

Bill Laumann ’66, retired schoolteacher/ librarian, Albert Lea ISD #241

Jessica Martinez ’15, assistant to the principal,

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Jason Mischel ’96, vice president of sales and marketing, Valley Queen Cheese

John Moorhead ’68, retired co-owner,

Lindskoog Florist

Jace Riggin ’16, admissions officer,

Macalester College

Deb Johnson Rosenberg ’79, director of retirement plan consulting, Stiles Financial

Services, Inc.

Mary Anderson Rothfusz ’83, retired attorney

Mark Scharmer ’77, retired executive vice president, insurance operations,

Federated Mutual Insurance Company

Daniel Sellers ’06, executive director,

Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children

Vidya Sivan ’02, digital communications specialist, Harvard Kennedy School

Marcia Stephens ’73, retired financial advisor

Matt Swenson ’06, director of CEO communications, Cargill, Inc.

Ann McGowan Wasson ’82, homemaker, volunteer

CLASS NEWS and information to be included in the Alumni section of the

Quarterly should be sent to: Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

alumni@gustavus.edu | 800-487-8437 | gustavus.edu/alumni

MY GUSTAVUS MY GUSTAVUS

Professor Jeff Dahlseid ’90, Chemistry Major, Biology Minor “ONE OF THE THINGS THAT ATTRACTED ME AS A PROFESSOR WAS THE BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PROGRAM.”

I grew up in Fergus Falls. My parents met at Gustavus. They were both firstgeneration college students who became public educators and really strong proponents of the liberal arts. I was interested in the biomolecular fields and Gustavus got me on a phone call with a current student.

During my first year as a student, I had to learn that it was important to sleep and how to find the members of my tribe. The fellas next door turned out to be super swell guys. There was a period I was thinking about transferring and it was a friend in my science classes (Jeff Engrav ’90) who convinced me to give it another chance.

I did well enough my first semester but not as well as I hoped. I went to get academic support and that’s how I met staff member Julie Johnson ’69. We had a shared passion for wonder and the outdoors and where those two things come together. She became a person I could drop in and share successes with.

After graduation, I did my PhD at Northwestern University, then post-doctoral research at University of Wisconsin-Madison. I started a tenure track professorship at St. Olaf. I came to the 2001 Nobel Conference. My former Gustavus professors encouraged me to follow up on an opening in biochemistry and molecular biology, a program at Gustavus started jointly by the biology and chemistry departments. Gustavus was one of the first schools in the upper Midwest to have such a major. Colleges have since been offering biochem as a second major out of biology or chemistry, but to me, the interesting stuff is at the intersections of these fields. I’ve been here as a professor since the fall of 2002.

When I think about what makes a great Gustie, I think about those with broad or varied interests, curiosity, a love for learning, who enjoy community and laughter. I don’t mean to get sappy, but I think that tag line of being interested in making their lives count is true of Gusties.

Made for Everyone

Dahlseid’s dad graduated just after the original Nobel Hall of Science opened. When the younger Dahlseid toured campus, it was the new Lund Center that caught his eye. He wasn’t an athlete, but it seemed like a place for everyone. Dahlseid brought that feeling to the early days of the Nobel Hall renovation. "We wanted to send a message to students that there's a place for you here."

51| Dennis Lofstrom, Overland Park, KS, is, at age 92, the oldest practicing physician in Tanzania, Africa, working with International Health Partners. He and his wife, Paula, were also the founders of St. John's University School of Nursing in Dodoma in 2007.

55| Jackie Carlson, Minnetonka, continues to be an active volunteer at many places, including Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Synod Senior Band.

59| Bob Proshek, Hendersonville, NC, is a retired Navy captain and combat naval aviator.

60| Gary Mau, Hudson, WI, has retired from owning and operating Beanies at Maui’s Landing in Bayport.

Roger Oster, Edina, has retired from American Express and is serving as the president and director of Risk and Management Society.

Andrea Noren Rogers, Lakewood, CO, is owner of MAJR Financial Services.

63| Heather Harshberger Fluck, Hector, has participated in the Twins Women’s Baseball Experiences at Target Field. In each of Twins events, she was the oldest attendee and could still catch, pitch, field and throw. She is, however, retiring after 25 years from singing with the Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra.

63| Clark C. Hoffman, Alexandria, is a retired college instructor for the University of Minnesota Morris. He also spent 13 years in the Air Force and worked as a math teacher, curriculum director, principal, and superintendent.

Bonnie Lewis McClees, Bothell, WA, is a retired tax software developer. She likes to garden, host grandchildren, walk a lot, and work on projects that she has thought about for years.

64| James Welte, Rockford, IL, is a selfemployed funeral director.

65| Lee O. Hagglund, Spartanburg, SC, is retired from Wofford College as professor emeritus of mathematics but continues to sing with three choral groups.

M. Gary Southers, Jr., Maryville, TN, retired from his customer service position with JC’s Five Star Outlet.

68| Barbara Veker Elnes Edina, retired after , teaching as an elementary substitute teacher for 26 years in the Edina and Hopkins school districts.

Doug Scheunemann, Minneapolis, is retired from working as a senior vice president of US Bank Home Mortgage in Bloomington. 70| Dale Acton, Clive, IA, retired as vice president, senior advisor at Fure Financial.

Jane Bader DeStaercke, Gilman, WI, is fully retired from being a high school English teacher.

Susan Felkey, Boulder, CO, retired from working at Mental Health Center of Boulder and Broomfield counties.

Doug Johnson, Bismarck, ND, retired from being the executive director of North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders.

Kirk Metzger, Fort Myers, FL, retired from the role of executive director of Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI.

Andrea Holmquist Pieske, Willmar, is retired from being a care management coordinator with Affiliated Community Medical Centers.

Beverly Nystrom Sartain, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, retired from working as a birth and family educator at Fairview Health Services.

Barbara Watson, Jackson, MI, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice.

Nancy Knox Wellington, St. Paul, is a choir organist for Saint Mary and Saint Michael's Catholic Churches.

71| Dottie Mattson Winterton, Midway, UT, is retired from working in radiology at Utah Valley Medical Center and from being a part-time instructor at Weber State University. 73| Ivy Schutz Bernhardson, Minneapolis, retired from her position as chief judge for Hennepin County District Court.

74| Steve Kottke, Darlington, WI, is assistant to the Bishop for the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA.

75| Chris Andersen, Minneapolis, retired as executive director of InFaith Foundation.

Marita Karlisch, Minneapolis, is a substitute librarian for the Hennepin County Library.

Vicki Wagner, Richfield, retired as director and counsel of risk management at Park Nicollet Health System.

77| Mary Pederson Behrends, Saint Peter, retired from Saint Peter High School after a 42-year teaching career. She also coached the Saint Peter Academic Decathlon team which won the state title six times.

Kim Ehritt, Whiting, VT, retired as director of records and research at Middlebury College.

Carl Malmberg, Denton, TX, retired from the University of North Texas Student Health and Wellness Center and is now doing volunteer work with the County Medical Reserve Corps.

Pam Borden O'Brien, New Prague, is the senior training project manager E & I sales readiness for United Healthcare. 79| Stephen Howells, Wayzata, works in sales for Architectural Lighting Design.

Bill Seagren is a missionary with United World Mission living in Prague, Czech Republic.

80| Paula Anderson Berger, Spring Park, is the quality and compliance supervisor at Park Nicollet Methodist Home Care.

Marcia Mardaus Hagen, Hawley, retired as a chemist from Biosciences Research Lab.

Jeanne Karp-Oelfke, Hamburg, is a supervisory RN specialist at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Disaster Medical Systems, MN-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team in Washington, DC.

Juli Sutton-Deem, Brainerd, is a pastor at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison.

81| Paul E. Larson, Waco, TX, has completed 27 years as a professor of Spanish at Baylor University.

Rick Saruna, Windsor, ON, Canada, is the chief executive officer and clinical director of Body & Mind Natural Health.

84| Steve Johnson, Woodbury, is a therapist at Christian Heart Counseling.

85| Wendy Larson-Harris Roanoke, VA, is , department chair and associate professor of English at

Roanoke College.

Ruth Nelson-Lau, Merrill, WI, is a nurse practitioner for Ascension at Home Hospice.

Mark Wagner, Chanhassen, is an attorney with O’Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl in Minneapolis.

86| Bill W. Barberg, Golden Valley, has started a consulting and technology company called Population Health Learning Collaborative (PopHLC) that addresses complex issues like affordable housing, addiction, and chronic disease prevention.

Brad Brubaker, Eden Prairie, is a BARR coach and trainer at St. Louis Park High School. BARR is a curriculum model that addresses students’ academic, emotional, social, and physical needs in every interaction.

Carla Johnson Conradt, Austin, is in her 13th year as a success coach at Austin High School.

87| David Flaten ’87, Dryden, NY, a history professor at Tompkins Cortland Community College, won a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Colombia. He will teach graduate and undergraduate courses at the Technological University of Pereira.

RAN INTO A GUSTIE—

—IN A GUSTIE-OWNED BREWERY An impromptu gathering of Gusties occurred at Mineral Springs Brewery in Owatonna in June. L to r: David Moline ’81, Tim Pelton ’81, Mark Knutson ’90, Ally Pelton Hilding ’10, Derek Hilding ’10, and Bryce Knutson ’22. Mineral Springs is co-owned by Pelton and Knutson.

—UP NORTH AT CAMP

Isaac Patterson ’17 has been coming to YMCA Camp Northern Lights just north of Ely since he was four years old. Now he is Program Director for the camp.

Mike Bussey ’69 and family have been coming to YMCA family camps for 37 years. Bussey once worked as director of Camp St. Croix, a sister camp to Camp Northern Lights.

—IN NEW ZEALAND

George Rindelaub ’75

was visiting his son, Joel Rindelaub ’09, in New Zealand, where Joel is a PhD chemist research fellow at the University of New Zealand, Auckland. While in Raglan, a Gustavus sweatshirt caught their eye. It was Brynn Makela Mathis ’16, touring New Zealand with her husband while on a teaching break from China.

88| Carmyn Priewe, Fremont, CA, is a fire inspector for the City of Monterey.

89| Cheryl Burman Harjes, Eden Prairie, is a facilitator of grief support groups and occasional speaker for Southwest Grief Coalition, a suicide bereavement group and GriefShare. She is also a ski instructor.

90| Kathy Hurley Ahmann, Edina, is an RN, kidney transplant inpatient coordinator at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Bonnie Karp Amundson, Shoreview, is co-founder of FishDonkey, a mobile app for running catch-and-release fishing tournaments.

Sherra Eckloff Buckley, Edina, is the account director for BI Worldwide.

Deborah Larson Ellis, Aurora, CO, has retired after 30 years as an educator, most recently serving as the principal at Dunn Elementary, an IB World School in Fort Collins.

Kari L. Johnson, Lake Elmo, is a 4th grade teacher at Rosemount/Apple Valley/ Eagan ISD #196.

Peg Moline Johnson, Eau Claire, WI, is senior lecturer in the department of kinesiology and director of women’s basketball operations at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.

Janet McVary McBride, Elko New Market, is an instructional coach for Lakeville School District.

Jeff McBride, Elko New Market, works for CHS.

Amy Samelian, St. Paul, is a college and career readiness coordinator at Community School of Excellence in St. Paul.

Pamela Sletten, Aurora, CO, is vice president at The Sletten Group in Centennial, CO.

Steven Stratton, Tucson, AZ, is the medical affairs director of Ventana Medical Systems.

92| Kim Hildebrand-Faust, Portland, OR, is a STEM Advisor for transfer students at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.

Annie Marshall, Baltimore, MD, is an event coordinator for the Office of Institutional Advancement at Jemicy School.

93| Nicole Strusz-Mueller Northfield, is director , of patient support service for Northfield Hospital and Clinics.

94| Chad Engman, Albertville, is a certified orthotist for Great Steps Orthotics & Prosthetics in Sartell.

Jake Knaus, Minneapolis, earned a PhD in curriculum and instruction from the University of Minnesota in June. He currently teaches 3rd grade in Minneapolis Public Schools.

Nate Swenson, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is the Head of School at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City American Academy.

95| J.D. Anderson, Sartell, is chief of pharmacy for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

Nathan Anderson, Saint Michael, is an electrical engineer for Progressive Systems Inc. in Medina.

David Berg, Rochester, is pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Lori Biederman, Ames, IA, is an adjunct assistant professor of science at Iowa State University.

Amy Oberdeck Chalupnik, Buffalo, is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monticello.

Jeff Christensen, Lakeville, is vice president and general manager for TerSera Therapeutics.

Deb Boelter Dahlby, Shorewood, is the director of Risk Management Solutions.

Neal Enssle, Longmont, CO, is a senior engineering manager for Twitter.

David J. Flom, Eden Prairie, is a fifth-grade teacher and head boys’ basketball coach at Eden Prairie High School. He was recently named the 2020 National High School Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year.

LaNay Koralesky, Coon Rapids, is a career rehabilitation counselor for the State of Minnesota, Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Jane Patchin Lalim, Belle Plaine, is an associate director, academic support center at Gustavus Adolphus College.

S. Michelle Nikels, Denver, CO, is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Cory Overland, Miami, FL, is an associate professor of professional practice in music education and choral conducting at the University of Miami Frost School of Music in Miami, FL. He is also the chief academic editor of the Music Educators Journal.

Jenna Peik Peters, River Falls, WI, is a principal for North Saint Paul/Maplewood School District.

Nora J. Sande, Portland, OR, is vice president of health centers and auxiliary operations for National University of Natural Medicine.

Kristi Berg Schuck, Mankato, co-owns WYSIWYG Juice Co.

Stacy Dirnberger Smallfield, St. Peters, MO, is an associate professor, occupational therapy and medicine and assistant director, entry-level professional programs, at Washington University, School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Eric Youngdahl, Houston, TX, is the pastor of the House of Prayer Lutheran Church. 96| Jody Olson De St. Hubert, Hopkins, is director of teaching and learning for Edina Public Schools.

97| Jamie Vicha, Austin, TX, is a deputy clerk for the U.S. District Court, District of Texas.

98| Melissa M. Majerus, Watertown, has been named dean of liberal arts and sciences for transfer programs at Ridgewater College, Willmar.

Nicole Safar, Madison, WI, has been named executive director of A Better Wisconsin Together (ABWT), a progressive communications and research hub.

98| Karl Sundquist, Virginia, has been named division head for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office on the Range.

99| Jared Chester, Eden Prairie, is the vice president SBA lending for Wells Fargo.

Beth Collins, Gilbert, is a music teacher for grades 3 through 6 at Virginia Public Schools.

Joy Johnson McGrath, Fort Worth, TX, works as a therapy services coordinator.

Erin Schadt, Edmonds, WA, is director for strategic communications at the University of Washington Medicine Advancement in Seattle.

Steve Tuthill, Eden Prairie, is a high school math teacher for Minnetonka Public Schools ISD #276.

Tammy Williams VanDeGrift, Portland, OR, received the 2020 Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching by the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship at Portland University where she is a professor of computer science and engineering in the Shiley School of Engineering.

00| Daisy Schmidt Christopherson, Northfield, is a physical therapist for Northfield Physical Therapy.

Cameron Kelly, was elected to a two-year term on the board of directors for law firm Lommen Abdo. Kelly also serves on its finance and business development/marketing committees. He was designated a Minnesota Super Lawyer in 2019 and 2020.

Sarah Kelling Oslund, Rochester, is the director of communications and marketing for the Well Living Lab.

01| Erin Seal Johnson, Minnetonka, is principal for the Schools of Logic and Rhetoric at Eagle Ridge Academy.

02| Jeff Brown, Delano, is the community health administrator for the City of Edina Public Health Division.

Sara Brigger Dziuk, Apple Valley, was recently named A MEMORIAL CAST FOR SERVICE PAST Visitors to McLeod County Veterans Memorial Park noticed a new addition this past Memorial Day weekend: a bronze statue honoring service members. The statue was sculpted by Jon Kamrath ’10, and donated by his parents, Lisa Louisiana Kamrath ’82 and Keith Kamrath (pictured right). Jon studied bronze sculpture at Gustavus Adolphus College, and spent a year working for a studio that produces memorials for police, fire, and military. The new monument, which depicts a World War II soldier, was installed after two years of planning and sculpting.

chief advancement officer for College Possible National and oversees the organization’s fundraising, communications and external relations at the national level.

03| Andy Odden, Clayton, MO, is associate professor and vice chair, department of medicine at Washington University Medical School. 05| Kate Podvin Bataglia, Saint Paul, is an occupational therapist at Children’s Minnesota.

Mandy Mensink Olsen, Lakeville, is the senior director, student success for Walden University in Minneapolis.

Ashley Farbo

Schulzetenberg, Amsterdam, is the creative director for Teeeze Cosmetics in Roterdam, Netherlands.

Karl Tsuchiya, Chanhassen, is an attorney at Bardy Law Office in Wayzata.

06| Mhonpaj Lee, White Bear Lake, works as a Entrepreneur Leadership Consultant Realtor Small Developer.

Briana Monson Miller, Mankato, is an elementary teacher in the Mankato school district and a visiting instructor at Gustavus.

Marisa Mancini Rothrock, Albuquerque, NM, is a licensed mental health counselor at Sage Neuroscience.

Daniel Sellers, Hamel, has been named executive director for the Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children in Minneapolis.

07| Pam Bechtle Jacobson Montevideo, is an , administrative clinical supervisor and licensed clinical psychologist at Woodland Centers.

08| Trevor Wittwer, Redwood Falls, along with his wife, Erin Boese Wittwer ’07, own and operate Anytime Fitness in Saint James.

09| Kat Coughlin Coda, Chicago, IL, completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in laboratory animal medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago and is now a clinical veterinarian at the University of Minnesota.

Stephanie Caldwell Jaeger, Mapleton, is a certified pharmacy technician at Cub Pharmacy in Mankato.

Joel Rindelaub, Saint Cloud, is a PhD chemist research fellow at the University of New Zealand, Auckland.

Kavan Rogness, Lakeville, graduated from Bethel Seminary in Arden Hills with a Master of Divinity degree.

Carla Shutrop, Reno, NV, has been named assistant special missions program officer (ASMPO) at Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle, WA.

10| Chris Augustinack, Fort Worth, TX, works as a database engineer at Mid-States Distributing.

Tara Blinn Block, Minneapolis, is the principal consultant of Daugherty Business Solutions in Bloomington.

Alysha Thompson Coffman, Nicollet, is an education visiting instructor at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Julianna Faddler Copeland, White Bear Lake, is a marketing manager for Renewal by Andersen.

Mike Johnson, Saint Paul, works for JND eDiscovery in Minneapolis.

Katie Umenthum Kangas, Shoreview, received master’s degrees in both architecture and historic preservation and has started her own architecture firm, Pasque Architecture.

Sean Maertens, Rosemount, is an associate credit representative of Ecolab.

Chelsea Koepsell Mann, Bigfork, works as a physician at Scenic Rivers Health Services.

Caitlin Peterson, Chippewa Falls, WI, after completing her MFA in 2016 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she is a self-employed visual artist showing internationally.

T.J. Ridley, Vail, CO, is completing a fellowship with Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, The Steadman Clinic.

Katie Hoium Rush, Wichita, KS, is a pricing consultant for Cargill.

Alanna Velo, St. Paul, a former paramedic, is now in medical school at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and currently a resident physician in anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota.

11| Jessica Gjerde, Tucson, AZ, is the assistant director of social justice and inclusion for housing and residential life for the University of Minnesota. 12| Brian Westerbur, Grafton, ND, graduated with a master’s of divinity from Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth and accepted a call to Bethel Free Lutheran Church.

13| David Hedlund, Richfield, is a manager at Ernst & Young in Minneapolis.

Tyler Joe, San Jose, CA, works as a senior software engineer.

Muresuk Mena, Grenada, West Indies, designed an afterschool program called Pack A Smyle committed to equipping children with the essentials needed for school. He is currently a medical student at Saint George’s University, Grenada.

Ian A. Shay, St. Paul, recently graduated with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from University of Wisconsin–Madison and has accepted a position as a speech pathologist with Roseville Area School District.

14| Nicole Meier, Annandale, is a school psychologist for AnokaHennepin School District.

Renee Osborn, Minneapolis, works as an accountant for UCare.

15| Maggie Carlson, Edina, received her masters of education in school counseling.

Kacie Foster, Chanhassen, works for Chaska Music Studios as a marketing and communications professional, plus composer, piano, and flute instructor. She is also selfemployed as an event pianist/ guitarist/flutist.

Andrea Gruver, Roseville, is a researcher in a master’s program at Northwestern University.

Jackie Trushcheff, Madison, WI, works as a project manager at Nordic Consulting Partners.

Danielle Vogler-Bos, Hudson, WI, works as a naturopathic physician at Minneapolis Integrative Medical Center.

16| Miranda Ruben, Trempealeau, WI, is a genetic counselor for Union Medical Group.

17| Karena Baldwin, Eden Prairie, is a training and communications senior specialist for Best Buy Company.

Alex Koopmeiners, St. Cloud, has played three years of professional hockey for Soderhamn/Ljusne in Division II of the Swedish League, under the management of Sportun Sports Management.

Agustin M. Murillo, St. Paul, is the manager for Metro Concierge and creative director for AM Photos.

18| Marissa Bogdansky Carbondale, IL, is , the co-founder of Jungle Cat Marketing Solutions.

McKenna Patrow, Eagan, works for Lakeville Behavioral Health.

Jacob Skold, Decorah, IA, is a law student at the University of Iowa.

Marissa White, Hastings, is a graduate student in education at King’s College London.

19| Vanessa Case, New Brighton, is a group fitness instructor for the City of Eagan.

Emily Dzieweczynski, Mankato, is a studio intern at Second Shift Studio in East St. Paul and works part-time as a barista at River Rock Coffee.

Julia Isberner, White Bear Lake, is an AmeriCorps member working for Minnesota Emergency Response Initiative.

Rachel Mueller, Mineral Point, WI, works as a youth and family ministry director.

Ashley Studsdahl, Northfield, is a clinical laboratory technician at Mayo Clinic.

Harry Sullivan IV, Nashville, TN, is employed with Moogsoft.

20| Grace Lee, Lodi, WI, is an advisor for Ouisconsing School of Collaboration (OSC), a 3-5 project-based charter school.

Nicole Abraham, Roseville, is a cashier at Home Depot.

Joyce Amakoue Amah, Bloomington, is wokring as a registered nurse.

Abigail Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD, is working in sales development for United Health Group.

Elias Anderson, Saint Peter, is a general manager at Domino's Pizza.

Lily Anderson, Omaha, NE, is attending Creighton University

for physical therapy.

Linnea Anderson, Eagan, is a client service analyst at Solutran.

Nyla Anderson, Blue Earth, is a third-grade teacher in Fairmont.

Jared Bader, Shorewood, is a salesforce administrator and architect at Intemark.

Samuel J. Barthel, Princeton, is an IT specialist at Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.

Nicole Bauleke, Bloomington, is a costumer service representative for AmeriHealth Administrators in Bloomington.

Rachel Belvedere, Edina, is a community coordinator for U.S. Solar.

Quinn Bents, Rushmore, is attending veterinary school.

Emily Carslon, Alexandria, is a naturalist at Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters.

Madison Carlson, Saint James, is a wellness coordinator at Aegis Therapies.

Lauren Casey, Eagan, is a project management associate at the Boom Lab.

Kristen Cash, Roseville, is studying civil engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Yassine Derbani, San Francisco, CA, is a tax consultant for Deloitte.

Zach Diedrich, Bloomington, is a student teacher.

Shane D. Ellanson, Lake Crystal, is working for the AmeriCorps.

Zeke Erickson, Marion, IA, is working construction.

WEDDINGS

T. J. Ridley ’10 and Courtney Gustafson, 10/19/19, Vail, CO

Kelsey Dahl ’14 and James Kleve, 10/31/20, Paris, KY

Kacie Foster ’15 and Matthew Bauer ’14, 08/24/19, Chanhassen

Laura Dobler ’15 and Mitch Nelson ’14, Saint Peter

Jacklyn Trushcheff ’15

and Patrick Sumner, 4/25/20, Madison, WI

Danielle Vogler ’15 and Ryan Bos, 9/1/19, Hudson, WI

BIRTHS

Ezra, to Esther Mann and David B. Mann ’10, 10/25/17

Bentley, to Milton Hallman, IV ’00 and Katie Lindfors Hallman, 04/18/19

Hayden, to Nick Hendrikson ’01 and Ashley Henningsgaard Hendrikson ’07, 05/01/20

Miriam, to Katherine Medbery-Oleson ’02 and Timothy Oleson, 05/14/20

Avery, to Rob Jeppson ’03 and Sarah Jeppson, 08/31/19

Landon, to Ethan Keller ’03 and Lindsay Hadtrath Keller ’04, 05/22/20

Eva, to Kyle Tollefson ’03 and Laura Tollefson, 05/22/20

Brielle, to Lauri Huettl Smith ’05 and Jason Smith, 03/16/19

Tenley, to Lauri Huettl Smith ’05 and Jason Smith, 04/05/20

Annabella, to Karl Tsuchiya ’05 and Theresa Tsuchiya

Finnegan, to Marisa Rothrock ’06 and Brian Rothrock, 03/08/20

CAREER SUPPORT, BY GUSTIES, FOR GUSTIES

The Gustavus Professionals Network connects, supports, and inspires Gusties in their careers.

For many current students and alumni, 2020 has brought career-related challenges. At the same time, there are many Gusties out there working in sectors experiencing growth who can offer their help and support to fellow Gusties in need.

With this in mind, we’ve increased networking and other career support opportunities—by Gusties and for Gusties. The Gustie Professionals Network helps students and fellow alumni forge organic connections to advance their professional endeavors.

We've recently engaged 80 new volunteer leaders across our six industry cluster areas, leveraging their passion for Gusties and their professional expertise. This winter, they'll receive training on the Gusties Connect platform so they can better serve as ambassadors of it. We’ve also launched an “Illuminating Gustie Career Pathways” series, giving readers an inside look at the inspiring professional trajectories of individual Gusties as they consider their own journeys. Next, we'll refine our next steps forward based on data gathered this fall to deliver a strong ecosystem of professional support.

We know the Gustie Spirit is strong, and the Gustie Professionals Network is a way to serve as champions for all Gusties. It’s especially important during these challenging employment times, and rising to challenges is one of the things we Gusties do best.

Connect. Support. Inspire. Join in. Visit gustavus.edu/alumni/gather/networking.

Bryna, to Erin Green Smith ’06 and Daniel Smith ’06, 04/04/19

Anna, to Kevin Hegland ’07 and Laura Hansen Hegland ’09, 04/23/20

Seth, to Pam Bechtle Jacobson ’07 and Allen Jacobson, 02/03/20

Gabriel, to Michelle Lien Besser ’10 and William Besser, 05/06/20

Ava, to Brianna Bren ’10 and Adam Bren ’10, 11/29/19

Ricky, to Julianna Faddler Copeland ’10 and Richard Copeland III ’11, 09/16/18

Esther, to Chelsea Koepsell Mann ’10 and David Mann ’10, 09/03/19

Wyatt, to Kelsey Hausladen Michelson ’10 and Andrew Michelson ’10, 05/30/15

Paisley, to Kelsey Brugger Rausch ’10 and Gregory Rausch, 08/21/17

Brennan, to Claire Campbell Ruuhela ’10 and Matt Ruuhela, 08/30/19

Blakely, to Katie Sellner Bloedow ’12 and Jacob Bloedow, 07/29/19

Leona, to Jason Cook ’12 and Anna Schulte Cook ’14, 10/22/19

Remy, to Brittany Kauffmann ’13 and Mark Kauffmann II, 07/13/20

Rowan, to Tyler Bridley ’14 and Kiera Braun Bridley ’11, 12/18/19

IN MEMORIAM

Phyllis Peterson Odland ’47, Minneapolis, on 6/17/20. A former social worker, she worked for the Ward County Planning Council in Minot and is survived by three children.

Mildred Olson Bloomdahl

’48, Minneapolis, on 4/20/20. A former schoolteacher, wife, and mother, she is survived by three children.

Donald L. Conrad ’49, Lawrence, KS, on 6/4/20. He had a long career as a Lutheran pastor of the ELCA serving various parishes in Kansas and Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Janice, four children, and a brother, Paul Conrad ’63.

Richard Moen ’50, Owatonna, on 6/20/20. A Navy veteran and a longtime employee of Federated Insurance Company of Owatonna, he is survived by three daughters including Diane Moen Jungbluth ’76 and Melinda Moen Batz ’86.

Marlys Peterson ’50, St. Paul, on 7/5/20. She was a former teacher and counselor for the St. Paul Schools and is survived by many cousins and friends.

Miriam Edward Rischmiller

’50, Amery, WI, on 6/17/20. A former music teacher and long-time executive secretary for the Toro Company, she is survived by her two children.

John S. Helling ’51, New Richmond, WI, on 5/15/20. A World War II veteran, and a businessman for various corporations until becoming the founding partner and president of Amery Technical Products. He is survived by two children.

Donn Larson ’51, Duluth, on 7/30/20. He spent his career in public relations and owned his own advertising agency. Donn is survived by his wife, Donna, and two children.

Alvin T. Swanson ’51, Sacramento, CA on 6/28/20. A Korean War Air Force veteran, he owned and operated multiple Ben Franklin stores. He is survived by his wife, Betty Barnes Swanson ’52, four children, and a sister, Judy Swanson Adamson ’58.

Betty Mae Hennix Bennett

’53, Minnetonka, on 7/15/20. A former English teacher, she is survived by her seven children and a sister, Marian Hennix Gabel ’57.

Marjorie Kaus Jenkins ’53, Springfield, on 4/24/20. A wife and mother, she worked as a librarian and media specialist at various schools and is survived by two daughters.

Richard Brubacher ’54, Minnetonka, on 7/24/20. A veteran, he had a long career in government administration as the city manager for Hopkins, executive director of Ramsey County, and commissioner of administration for the State of Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and three daughters including Sara Brubacher Provart ’84.

Robert Gamm, Sr. ’54, Circle Pines, on 6/9/20. A former schoolteacher and coach, he is survived by his wife, Marlys Setterholm Gamm ’54, and two children, Cynthia Gamm Nadeau ’82 and David ’86. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert, Jr. ’84.

Glen A. Lovestrand ’54, Ivanhoe, on 6/23/20. He was a World War II veteran who studied architecture before coming to Gustavus and studying music. He had a career as an organistchoirmaster and music director at various locations and is survived by nephews and nieces.

George R. Boberg ’55, Ridgecrest, CA, on 7/4/20. A veteran and former professor at the University of Kansas in the School of Fine Arts and founder of the percussion department. He is survived by four children.

John O. Annexstad ’56, Walker, on 6/9/20. A Korean War veteran, he went on to have an illustrious career first with the U.S. Coast and Geodedic Survey in Antarctica and later with the Apollo Space Program in Houston, TX. He was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Citation from Gustavus in 1981. Upon retirement from NASA in 1985, he was a professor of geology at Bemidji State University. John is survived by his wife, Judith, three children, three stepchildren, and a sister, Mary Annexstad Francis ’61.

Barbara Blomquist Carlson ’57, Brooklyn Park, on 4/21/20. A wife, mother, and volunteer, she is survived by her four children.

Marlys Jonason Nordgren

’57, Chisago City, on 6/13/20. She was a social worker who joined the hospice team at North Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Reuben, and three children.

Agnes Voss Bode ’58, Willmar, on 7/20/20. A former office worker at Granite Falls Municipal Hospital and extensive traveler, she is survived by her daughter, Mary Bode ’86.

Clarence W. Wickstrom

’58, Grand Rapids, on 8/5/20. A Korean War veteran, he was a longtime math teacher in Grand Rapids and is survived by his wife, Kay, and two sons.

Stewart L. Anderson ’59, Hastings, NE, on 4/1/20. He was a farmer and owner of G & S Farms in Axtell. Stewart is survived by his wife, Judy, and five sons including Thomas Anderson ’84.

Ann Marie Hendrickson ’59, Wauwatosa, WI, on 7/20/20. A life-long educator at various locations and retiring as a high school special education teacher in Menomonee Falls, WI, she is survived by her son and a brother, Charles Hendrickson ’57.

Gloria Swanson Lund ’59, Crosslake, on 6/3/20. She was a former vice president for Lund Food Holdings, Inc. and is survived by three children.

Ralph A. Olson ’59, Willmar, on 7/19/20. An Army veteran, he owned his own business, Olson Sheet Metal, and is

survived by his wife, Eileen, and two children. Douglas K. Pohlman ’60, Marquette, MI, on 6/19/20. An Army veteran and a Lutheran pastor, he is survived by his wife, Sue Peterson Pohlman ’62, and four children.

Bradford Zimmerman ’61, Oklahoma City, OK, on 6/11/20. He was the former president of his own company, Petro Quip, Inc. and is survived by his wife, Mary, and four children.

Lynn Johnson Rinks

’63, Cloquet, on 3/5/20. An elementary school teacher for many years, she is survived by her husband, Tom, two sons, and a brother, Paul ’65.

Susan Youngdahl Hogan

’65, St. Paul, on 6/15/20. The former substitute teacher and owner of Livia’s Seasoning Salt, she is survived by her husband, Terry, and three children.

Mary Wood Menz ’65, Redwood Falls, on 7/8/20. She had a long career in human resources working for Hyatt Hotels, and is survived by her two children including Nicole Menz ’90.

David “Skip” Stefansen

’67, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, on 6/25/20. An Army veteran, he had a career as an executive in the theater concessions/food distribution industry and is survived by his wife, Linda, and three daughters.

Linda Britzius Bean ’69, Excelsior, on 6/22/20. She and her late husband owned and operated Bean’s Greenwood Marina in Key West, FL. She is survived by two children.

James G. Ray ’69, St. Paul, on 6/4/20. A former Navy master explosive ordnance disposal diver and instructor, he later became a lawyer and partner with Faegre and Benson and Briggs & Morgan. He is survived by his four children.

David E. Swenson ’70, Minneapolis, on 6/23/20. He was a Lutheran pastor serving various parishes over his 37-year pastoral career. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Carlson Swenson ’71, three children including Joshua ’97, Rebecca ’05, and brother, W. Norman Swenson ’67.

Milena M. Rudolph ’86, Austin, TX, on 1/25/20. She was employed by Novartis/Alcon Vision Care and is survived by her parents and a sister.

Stephen T. Brownlow

’88, Albert Lea, on 4/22/20. He worked his entire career with the Arends family and most recently was a senior consultant at Intellicents. Steve is survived by his wife, Gayle, three children, his mother, and three siblings.

Linda Houser-Marko

’92, Oak Park, IL, on 1/9/20. She earned her doctorate in psychology and was working as a research assistant for Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation in Chicago. Linda is survived by her husband, Shaun, two daughters, her parents, and two siblings. REMEMBERING

HELEN BAUMGARTNER

(former faculty) Saint Peter, on 6/13/20. A violinist in the Mankato orchestra and professor of Music at Gustavus, she was also an active member of both the Girl Scouts and the League of Women Voters. She enjoyed performing as a piano duet with her husband, Paul, also a professor of Music. She is survived by her husband, five children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

REMEMBERING

CHARLES CUNNINGHAM

(former trustee) Naples, FL, on 7/6/20. Raised in Minneapolis, He was a graduate of Washburn high school and served in the Navy during World War II. He studied business at the University of Minnesota and had a 40-year career at West Publishing. Together, he and his wife were members of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Minneapolis for over 55 years and were active in youth and music ministries as well as Cathedral of the Pines Camp. He served on the Board of Trustees at Gustavus and with his wife was a recipient of the Sesquicentennial Award to honor those who have made a significant difference in the life of the College. He is survived by his wife, two children, and five grandchildren.

REMEMBERING

MARY EVERETT

(former faculty) Saint Peter, on 10/14/20. A mother, teacher, explorer, 96 years in the making. She taught Spanish at Saint Peter High School for many years, and after retirement, was a visiting professor at Gustavus from 2002 to 2007. She was also involved in local city government. She and her husband, Aaron Everett, a professor of French at Gustavus for 22 years, were well read and well-traveled. She is survived by her two children, several grandchildren, and a sister.

David Cameron ’76, Owatonna, on 8/1/20. He worked his entire career at Federated Insurance until his retirement. He is survived by two sons and his sister, Linda Cameron ’78.

Jonathan W. Schmidt ’92, Prior Lake, on 6/29/20. He spent his working career in the IT security industry and is survived by two sons, and his parents.

Elizabeth Mendiola Berns

’94, Wayzata, on 6/9/20. She was a chiropractor and operated The Eastern Healing Arts Center in Minnetonka and is survived by her husband, John, and their five children.

GUSTIES GATHER WITH NEW GUSTIES

For 60 first-years whose parents or grandparents studied on the hill, this academic year carries the joy and nostalgia of continuing the tradition. These are some of the members of the Class of 2024 who were born Gusties.

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Olivia Treichel ’24 (left) moved to campus this year wearing the same sweatshirt her mom Shannon Rafftery Treichel ’95 (right) wore on Move-In Day.

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Left: Former roommates Jack Sikora ’96 (with wife, Ewa) and Jess Langerud ’96 (with wife, Stacy) on Move-In Day with daughters, Marta Sikora ’24 and Ainsley Langerud ’24. Right: Jack Sikora ’96 and Marta Sikora ’24, father-daughter bassoonists.

1 Amy, Rakiah ’24, and Nate Swenson ’94 | 2 Paul Carlson ’92, Lisa, Lauren, and Evan Carlson ’24 | 3 Adelyn Oberg ’24, Tonya Gust Oberg ’94, and John Oberg ’92 | 4 Annika Reierson ’24, Kirk Reierson ’95, and Britta Ramseth Reierson ’95 | 5 Jensen Luehrs ’24, Darin ’90, and Jodi Erickson Luehrs ’90 | 6 Kira Bergman ’24, Jill (Budach) ’97, and Randall Bergman | 7 Micah Gundale ’24, David Gundale ’93, and Amanda Herrera-Gundale | 8 Bryan Ripken ’94, Braden Ripken, Kieran Ripken ’24, and Anita Stockwell Ripken ’94 | 9 Elizabeth Bergquist ’24, Susan Bright Bergquist ’93, and John Bergquist | 10 Claire Lind ’24, Nathan Lind ’93, and Krista Lind | 11 Jakob Foss ’24, Rebecca Schindler, Pedar Foss ’88, Micah Foss, and Simon Foss | 12 Constance Baer Youngdahl ’71, Iris Youngdahl ’24, Benjamin Youngdahl ’93, and Carl Youngdahl ’70 | 13 Callie Nordberg ’24, Mike Nordberg ’93, and Dana Peterson Nordberg ’96 | 14 Amy Zenk James ’94, Lindsay James ’24, Cameron James ’94, and Allison James ’22 | 15 Kristin Simphoukham ’24, Jennifer Mitchell ’93 | 16 Carson Dekam ’24, Jodie Mullen DeKam ’91 | 17 John Hemstock ’90, Evan Hemstock ’18, Carter Hemstock ’20, Claire Hemstock ’24, and Kris Syverson Hemstock ’89 | 18 Ryker Finch ’24, Jaime Welte-Finch ’88, and Louis Finch | 19 Melissa Otto Rossow ’92, Teddy Rossow ’24 | 20 Olivia Treichel ’24, Shannon Rafftery Treichel ’95, Delaney Treichel, David Treichel, and Eli Treichel | 21 Emma Deyo ’24, Hannah Deyo ’20, Kristine Engdahl Deyo ’89, and Scott Deyo ’89 | 22 Jim Burman ’00, Tracy Hanson Burman ’00, Parker Burman ’24, and Madison Burman ’27