J.M. Trisler

Sept. 7, 1939 – Feb. 6, 2012

JONESVILLE — Services for J.M. “Booger” Trisler, 72, who died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La., will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mayna Church of God with the Rev. Lloyd Trisler and the Rev. Mack Walker officiating.

Burial will follow at Palo Alto Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at the church.

God softly spoke the name of our dear loved one, J.M. “Booger” Trisler, and he, in turn, answered the call, and now his lengthy battle with cancer has ended.

Booger was born Sept. 7, 1939, the son of Mitchell E. and Eunice LaCroix Trisler. Booger, as he was affectionately known by most everyone, loved life — especially life filled with all the things that included the activities of his grandchildren. In addition, Booger loved the outdoors — hunting, fishing and especially playing ball. It has been said that if you ever met him on the ball field, you weren’t soon to forget the encounter. Booger played to win.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Walter and Minerva Trisler and Jim and Doshia LaCroix.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Frances Paul Trisler; his mother; one daughter, Glynda Richard and husband, Eric; two sons, Lee Trisler and Jeffery Trisler and wife, Alisha, all of Jonesville; five grandchildren mourn their Poppa’s death, Matthew Hunter Trisler, Ryne Joseph and Reid Eric Richard, Carly D. Trisler and Alaina Rae Trisler; Booger was one of seven children, leaving behind Dickie Trisler and wife, Joy, Billy Trisler, Da-Da Trisler and wife, Letta, all of Jonesville, Dottie Martin and husband, Gary, of Elmer, La., Ann Trisler of Alpine, Calif., and Rhnea Bryan and husband, Ricky, of Monterey; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was presented to Mr. Trisler upon his retirement Aug. 14, 2007. The certificate may best describe his work ethic and dedication:

“Mr. Joseph M. ‘Booger’ Trisler is recognized for 45 years of service protecting northeastern Louisiana from flooding. He began his service with the Tensas Basin Levee District as an equipment operator in 1962. He advanced to the position of levee maintenance superintendent in the district’s Jonesville Division through his hard work and dedication to the mission of protecting the people of northeastern Louisiana. He served through tough flood fights in 1973 and 1991, often working 24 hours at a time when water was threatening. He has always been a responsible steward of public funding and his great knowledge of the levees and region will make it difficult to replace him. Mr. Trisler’s contributions are deeply appreciated by the Vicksburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” said Michael C. Wehr, Colonel, Corps of Engineers

Pallbearers will be Riley Calhoun, Alan Taylor, Kevin Trisler, Harvey Ray White, Buddy Wilson and Tad Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, Hunter, Ryne, Reid, Carly and Alaina. Also, Dink Wilson, Steve Chevallier, John Stringer and the board members of Tensas Basin Levee District.