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Elderly Wisconsin Couple Died From Coronavirus 6 Hours Apart
Mary and Wilford Kepler were together for more than 73 years when they became infected with the coronavirus and died together.
WAUWATOSA, WI — The family of Mary and Wilford Kepler tragic news after the couple, who were together for more than 73 years, died six hours apart as a result of a COVID-19 infection.
According to a WTMJ report, they both died from COVID-19 complications on Saturday at Froedtert Hospital. “They had been holding hands and that was just heartbreaking to hear but also heartwarming to hear. And we were just so thankful they were together and were aware they were together," Natalie Lameka said in the report.
According to an obituary posted online, "their beds were together at Froedtert and they were able to hold hands during their last days. Mary commented before her death that she was being cared for by Angels."
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As of April 23, there were 69 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Wauwatosa. Wauwatosa has seen 37 people recover. There were 595 negative tests reported and two deaths as of April 21.
"Through sickness and in health. To love and to cherish. Until death do us part." Death couldn't keep them separate for long. Mary and Wilford Kepler were married for 73 years. They both contracted COVID-19 and died 6 hours apart Saturday. More tonight at 6. pic.twitter.com/eLCXYQkYeF
— Tony Atkins (@TonyAtkinsTV) April 22, 2020
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