ST. PAUL, MN (09/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Woodbury resident Sally Cordes is one of five honorees to be presented the Alumni Distinguished Service Award from Concordia University, St. Paul. The award is given to alumni for their exceptional achievement in their profession, the community and the church. A celebration to honor the alumni will be held during Concordia's 2013 Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 4.
Cordes, a 1955 graduate of Concordia, has provided countless volunteer hours to Concordia since 2004. She serves as the Golden Reunion coordinator and Alumni & Friends Travel coordinator in addition to her service on the Alumni Council. Sally and her husband, Rev. Robert Cordes ('55), served several parishes in the Midwest and a 27 year chaplaincy in Michigan. Sally has held a variety of positions while caring for their family including a 35-year career as a Mary Kay consultant. She is currently a member of St. Stephanus Lutheran Church in St. Paul.
Other Concordia alumni being honored are Gretchen Beecroft, Rev. Dr. Eugene Bunkowske, Dr. Rebecca Thomley and Rev. James Vehling.
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