David Jerry

Triska

David Jerry Triska went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2021. He was born September 17, 1941 to the late Jerry Frank Triska and Frances Mary Valis Triska in Houston, Texas. He married the love of his life and best friend, Linda Kay King, on December 12, 1964. They had 57 years of love and laughter as they raised their two daughters, who were their pride and joy.

Dave was in the Air Force for eight years. He survived an airplane crash and many near misses from mortar fire while in Viet Nam. H e was proud to serve his country and gave credit to the military for shaping him into the man he became. He earned many medals, including the Bronze Star for heroic achievement.

He spent the next 25 years in food service as a manager for Luby's Cafeteria in San Antonio . At first he was just Dave, and then it became Dave and Lin, and then they became mom and dad, and finally they were Grammie and Grumpy. He was a loving husband and a dad like no other, and in his final role he was grandfather extraordinaire.

Dave and his family were a beloved part of the community of Bulverde, Texas for over 20 years. The last chapter of his li f e on earth was spent in Nolan where he was a deacon and the president of the Nolan-Divide Community Center.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Triska of Maryneal ; two daughters, Debbie Triska Keiser and husband, Larry of Nolan; Missy Triska-Wright and husband, Jason of Frisco, Texas; and four grandchildren, Jordyn Keiser and Barrett, Bailey, and Braden Wright . He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Gryder and husband, Bob of Houston ; b rother-in- l aw, Ed King and wife , Judy of Nolan , and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Jerry Triska, Jr., grandson Trey Keiser , nephew Glen n Gryder, and niece Janet Gryder Crayton .

Everyone is invited to a luncheon and visitation at 12 Noon until service time. A Ce lebration of his life will be 2 P.M. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Nolan Community Center with Rev. Richard Petree officiating . Military Honors will be performed by the United States Dyess Air Force Honor Guard. All services will be directed by McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater.

Everyone loved his jokes and stories. One of his favorite sayings was, "If I'm not here, I'll be gone…" And so he is…gone to be with Jesus where he is patiently waiting until we all meet again.