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Paul Trisler Obituary
Des Moines - Paul passed away , December 23, 2017, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born , Paul Eugene Boe, November 21, 1961 to Connie (Geary) and Eugene Boe, of , Oelwein, Iowa . He was adopted at the age of 2, by his dad , Don Trisler,Sr.
Paul graduated in 1981 from Mt. Pleasant High School . During his years in school he played baseball,football, and rugby . Going on as an adult to play Semi-Pro Rugby.
He always enjoyed a good sports game,especially when , the Iowa Hawkeyes, Washington Redskins, Iowa & Chicago Cubs, were on the boob-tube.
He had numerous jobs throughout the years with his latest with, The City of Des Moines , in the traffic and lighting department, as a signal technician.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eastside Moose Lodge, on January 6th, 2018, for which he was a longtime member and always enjoyed the fish fries there!
Paul is survived by his parents , Donald, Sr ( Lu Jean ) Trisler . Brothers, Donald, Jr (Rochelle) Trisler, James (Marcia) Trisler . Sisters Tonya (Joe) Battin, Teresa ( Steve ) Allen , Jacquelyn ( Jim ) Penoch . He is also survived by many nieces , nephews and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Connie Trisler and Eugene Boe. Grandparents, Herald and Gladys Grummitt, Clarence and Ulzada Trisler.
At this time the family would like to thank family friends Daniel ( Deb) Snelson, Tyler ( Tara) Snelson, Adam ( Angie) Snelson and John ( Angie) Meeks, whom Paul, always considered family.
They would also like to thank the staff of Mercy Hospice.
Please contact Hamilton's Funeral Home for further information.
Donations maybe made to your church or charity of of your choosing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Paul with Steve an Larry from work, taking a break from being lumberjacks
January 6, 2018
Gary Trisler
January 1, 2018
So sorry for the sudden loss of your son.... He will be greatly missed... Our thoughts and prayers to the Trisler family.....
Lora
January 1, 2018
I'm glad you are no longer in pain but I am going to miss talking with you and your smile
Until we meet again
Your friend , Love Lora
Teri
January 1, 2018
Your finally at peace and will be able to rest
Until we meet again, my Love
Keep smiling and watch over the boys
Rose
January 1, 2018
Paul you were always kind and loving
Always willing to help anyone out
Keep watch over us
Love Aunt Rose
John
January 1, 2018
Your going to be missed
God bless and keep over watch of us
John
Donnie Trisler
January 1, 2018
I'm going to miss our talks, your infectious laugh and smile. Keep rooting for our Cubs
R.I.P brother
Donnie
Jim and Marcia
December 31, 2017
Paul was an amazing warm hearted kind person, may your memories of being together, help with this difficult time and sorrow Remember he'd want you to spend time with loved ones and remember that he's in a better place RIp brother God Bless Jim and Marcia
T B
December 31, 2017
We are going to mis you so much,, but we knew you had fought a tough battle, your such a strong, loyal, big hearted and kind brother
Your my hero
Love your sister and family
Joe & Tonya and family
J T
December 31, 2017
Big Brother RIP
The lord could tell you were getting weary, so he called you home, now you'll have no more pain
Also , you'll be able to eat all the carrot cake and potato salad you want
I'll miss your voice, but I know I'll be able to hear it again one day, until we meet again
Your brother
Jim
J R
December 31, 2017
RIP , brother
I'll miss you
JR
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