A Wisconsin couple who had been married 73 years bought to carry palms and say a ultimate “I really like you” earlier than dying simply hours aside from coronavirus, in line with their household.
Wilford Kepler, 94, and spouse Mary, 92, had spent their ultimate days in adjoining beds at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa earlier than they each succumbed on April 18, in line with their obituary.
“They have been capable of say, ‘I really like you,'” granddaughter Natalie Lameka instructed WTMJ.
“They'd been holding palms and that was simply heartbreaking to listen to but additionally heartwarming to listen to. And we have been simply so grateful they have been collectively and have been conscious they have been collectively,” she added.
Earlier than her dying, Mary additionally mentioned that she felt like she was “being cared for by Angels,” in line with their obit.
The couple had met in highschool however grew shut when Mary began writing to Wilford when he was despatched to the Pacific throughout World Warfare II, together with the Battle of Okinawa, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned.
They married in 1946, quickly after his return.
Their obit says they “died six hours aside” of “the horrible Covid-19.” Nonetheless, Wilford’s reason for dying was listed as a traumatic head harm after he suffered a fall on Easter Sunday whereas the sick couple initially remoted at residence, in line with the Journal Sentinel. Each had examined constructive.
Their granddaughter was allowed to see them for an hour the day earlier than they died. “They have been conscious of what was occurring, and so they have been at peace with it,” she instructed the paper.
They go away behind a son, two daughters, eight grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, their obit says.
Their son, Michael Kepler, mentioned they have been a form and caring couple.
“They lived an excellent life,” he mentioned.
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