{"id":51537,"date":"2020-05-19T19:38:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T16:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=51537"},"modified":"2020-05-19T19:38:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T16:38:39","slug":"elderly-couple-dies-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/elderly-couple-dies-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly Couple Dies of COVID-19 on the Same Day After 73 Years of Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

In essence, we all die alone, but we don\u2019t have to suffer alone. When we hear about how an elderly couple dies of COVID-19 on the same day,<\/em> we rethink just how alone we are.<\/p>\n

When COVID-19 started to swell out of control, many disturbing words rang true, including statements that suffering patients had to die alone. That was truly devastating news that brought me to tears. It was enough just to hear how the numbers of infected were rising, along with the deaths.<\/p>\n

But to tell us we couldn\u2019t be with our loved ones on their death bed was just too much. Then when an elderly couple dies from COVID-19 just hours apart, I must say, that takes on a bittersweet feeling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Over time, however, the rules relaxed a bit, allowing one family member to be with their loved one<\/a>, who was, at that time, probably already on the ventilator. Facetime and other video chat options were being allowed by kind nurses as well. These nurses were called angels by the Keplers.<\/p>\n

The Keplers: the elderly couple dies of COVID-19<\/h2>\n

“Elderly couple dies of COVID-19, at the ripe old age of 73”<\/em>, the announcement is sure to catch your attention. Mary and Wilford Kepler<\/strong> of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, died on the same day from complications of the COVID-19 virus<\/a>. The couple, 94 and 92 years old,<\/strong> was married for 73 years, known as being incredibly close.<\/p>\n

In fact, they were so close they died within 6 hours of each other<\/strong>. Wilford left this world, followed by his lovely wife Mary. Most couples never get to die on the same die. During their horrific ordeal, the couple enjoyed one visitor each and said their other goodbyes through digital media like skype or facetime.<\/p>\n

While it was a heartbreaking experience, some of the couple\u2019s last words revolved around the nurses. It was those individuals who spent hours taking care of them in the hospital and ICU. Mary and Wilford Kepler said they were truly angels.<\/p>\n

Medical warriors<\/h2>\n

As strong and beautiful as the Keplers were, the medical staff couldn\u2019t keep them here with their family. Like thousands of other victims of COVID-19, the Keplers just couldn’t beat the raging monster. All over the world, medical staff is rushing in, struggling, and putting their own lives in danger.<\/p>\n

They were tried to save our loved ones, and sometimes to no avail. It’s truly a nightmare for both families and those in the medical field. But the family tries to think fondly of the time they had with their parents and loved ones instead of dwelling on the devastation. After all, it’s befallen the entire world and close to home for many.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur family lost the glue that holds us together. It was hard and bittersweet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

– Natalie Lameka, daughter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n