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Tag: 1949

  • Jean Oppedahl (Oppedahl) Johnson ’49

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    Gustavus Alumni

    News for the In Memorium section – my mother, Jean Oppedahl Johnson -class of 1949 – passed away on Sept 23, 2017 at the age of 90.

  • Gustavus Choir Alumni

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    Robyn Rost

    The Gustavus Choir toured the heartland and Texas on their 2016 tour. At many of the locations, they were greeted by Gustie alumni. Photos courtesy of Julie Aune. At Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austin, TX, on February 1 were Hannah Enright ’15, Bob Karli ’67, and Karin Hogberg Schatte ’98.       At Abiding Presence Lutheran Church,…

  • Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

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    Erin Wilken

    Anna Mae Backlund Peterson, Class of 1949, passed away on April 8th, 2013. Her obituary appeared in the April 10th Minneapolis Star Tribune. She served on the Alumni Board for several years. Family members who also attended Gustavus are: Emily Louise Backlund Cole ’57 – Music (organ) Jane Ellen Peterson Holmquist ’73  – Biology Ann…