Michael Heisler

Michael “J.D.” L. Heisler Jr., 52, of Ogema, passed away surrounded by loving family on Monday, December 25, 2023, at his home.

Time for visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the White Earth Community Center. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in White Earth. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in White Earth. A Lunch will be served at the White Earth Community Center afterwards.

J.D. was born on October 24, 1971, to Michael and Dawn (Englund) Heisler and attended school in Waubun, MN. He had a sense of humor like no one else, up to the end of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Minnesota Vikings, going to Net Lake, spending time with friends, and riding in his side-by-side. His favorite thing to do was to be around his family, whom he adored.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Kelly; his children: Desirae, Devin, and Delayna Heisler; his parents, Michael L. Sr., and Dawn Heisler; his grandchildren: Carter Heisler, Jalissa and Zayna Goodman, Audreama and Jayidalyn Lopez, and LeRoy Jr., and Cain Wadena; three sisters: Tina Heisler, Annie (Jeff) Haverkamp, and Lynn Heisler; uncles: Brad (Julie) and Ken Heisler; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceding J.D. in death was his grandson, Lucas Alan Heisler; grandparents: Warren and Phyllis Heisler and William and Betty Englund; uncles: Steven and Warren, Jr. Heisler; and aunt, Kathy Bevins.