Ludwig Trisler was born in Ókér, Hungary but was living in Jarek (also known as Batschki Jarak or Tiszaistvánfalva) at the time of his military service. His wife was Katharina Trisler geb. Gieß from Jarek. His father was Peter Trisler and his mother was Margaretha Trisler geb. Weber, also from Jarek. He died in a military hospital in Kozani, Greece.