Alex Muggli passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at. St. Gabriel’s Community in Bismarck.
Follow the link below to read his complete obituary.
https://memorials.stevensonfuneralhome.com/alexander-muggli/4350058/index.php
Alex Muggli was an original member of the Marian Manor Board of Directors since 1963. To be closer to their family, they moved to Bismarck in 2018. Following is a wonderful story about Alex and his wife Alice and their first outdoor visit at the St. Gabriel Community following visitation restrictions since March 2020. Marian Manor Healthcare Center is also providing similar outdoor visits for our families and residents and it warms our hearts to see loved ones reunited.
In 2018, Alex Muggli, age 102, & Alice Muggli, age 91, moved in to St. Gabriel’s Community. Alice moved into St. Gabriel’s skilled nursing community and Alex moved into an apartment in our Assisted Living community, both located on the same campus. Separated by a walkway, Alex visited Alice every day and enjoyed meals and activities with her. Before restrictions the couple would go to Happy Hour every Wednesday and enjoy live music and refreshments. When COVID-19 hit the state of North Dakota, restrictions were put into place that eliminated the ability to travel to the other side of St. Gabriel’s building. During restrictions, the couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary separately. “We hardly missed a day of seeing each other in 73 years,” Alex said.
Today, North Dakota blessed the Muggli’s with a beautiful day and perfect weather for their first time seeing each other in 3 months. Their daughter, Sheila, joined in their outdoor visit at St. Gabriel’s Community, and they spent their time laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Alice said, “Oh my goodness, seeing Alex for the first time in three months felt so good, I missed him so much.”
St. Gabriel’s Community is so pleased to be part of today’s special moment. We look forward to reuniting more of our residents with their loved ones, and would like to thank our staff for their tremendous dedication to our residents during this time.
