Her 90 years have been guided by faith, family and friends

Friends call her ‘Mary B’

  • Over a cup of coffee in her apartment in Mobridge, Mary Biegler smiles as she reflects on her life. She shares that she considers the most important things in her life are faith, family and friends. Mary celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year with a cake, candles, party hats, family and even a tiara.
    Over a cup of coffee in her apartment in Mobridge, Mary Biegler smiles as she reflects on her life. She shares that she considers the most important things in her life are faith, family and friends. Mary celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year with a cake, candles, party hats, family and even a tiara.
  • Mary Biegler with her children at her 90th birthday party last summer. Back: Bernard, David, Marty, Jane, Royce, Bishop Steve; front: Jerome, Mayme, Becky, Julie, Louise, Bart. A daughter, Rhonda, passed away in 2010.
    Mary Biegler with her children at her 90th birthday party last summer. Back: Bernard, David, Marty, Jane, Royce, Bishop Steve; front: Jerome, Mayme, Becky, Julie, Louise, Bart. A daughter, Rhonda, passed away in 2010.
    “Every day is a new start.” “Can’t won’t get anything done but try will.” “Give yourself a break.” One liners slip easily from Mary Biegler’s lips as she shares stories of 90 years of living. The one liners share a folklore that has been shared by her family, neighbors and community. Mary celebrated her 90th birthday on Dec. 19, 2023. She was born...

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