Boise, Idaho Peter Michael Desler, 68, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Troy, New York, died on September 9, 2016. Peter was born in Troy on October 2, 1947 to the late Joseph and Helen Desler. His curriculum vita includes, LaSalle Institute of Troy, Providence College, as well as William and Mary Law School. Peter served in the U.S. Army; his highest rank achieved was Captain, where he worked in the Pentagon. Professionally, Mr. Desler had a law office in Boise, Idaho and was a law professor at Boise State University. Survivors include three daughters, Audrey, Emily and Frances, two sisters, Maryanne Desler Burton and Rita Desler Costa, as well as nieces, nephews and grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church (310 Spring Ave, Troy, NY 12180) on Thursday September 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Jean's Cemetery on Spring Avenue in Troy. There will be no calling hours. Funeral Mass 10:30 am - 11:30 am Thursday, September 22, 2016 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 310 Spring Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Thursday, September 22, 2016 St. Jean's Cemetery Spring Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180