Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall/Winter 2017
Gloria Rupprecht Strieter
Gloria Rupprecht Strieter ’60 of Rock Island, Illinois, performed at the recent Miss Indiana Pageant. Her performance was on the 60th anniversary of her being crowned Miss Indiana in 1957. Gloria donned the same gown she wore 60 years prior.
Published Fall 2019
David Zersen
David Zersen ’60, president emeritus of Concordia University Texas and founder of Concordia University Press, was elected May 10, 2019, as a fellow of the British Royal Historical Society. David has doctoral degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary and Teachers College-Columbia University in New York City. He has written prolifically on Sorbian/Wendish matters in the last decades. He and his wife live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Published Winter 2019
Judy and Alan Pretzel
Judy ’61 and Alan Pretzel ’60 are proud their Valpo family legacy has continued with their grandchildren — Jake Morrison ’17 and current Valpo students Claire ’21 and Brad Van Wagoner ’20.
Published Summer 2015
Margaret Riethmeier Zobel
Margaret Riethmeier ’60 Zobel continues to teach several piano students. Occasionally, she substitutes as organist for church services.
Larry Evans
Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP Attorney Larry Evans ’60, ’62 J.D. was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2015 for multiple litigation fields.