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James (Jim) R. Butler

March 11, 1927 - November 22, 2019

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Obituary For James (Jim) R. Butler

March 11, 1927 - November 22, 2019

James (Jim) Russell Butler age 92 of Baldwin, formerly of Whitehall and Allentown, Pittsburgh passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late James T. Butler and Helen (Schricker) Butler, proceeded in death by his sister Lois Claire, his brother Harold (Patricia Emmerling), his first wife Helen Rose (Militzer) Butler, second wife Mary (Schroettinger) Butler and his son James Raymond Butler; cherished father of Kathleen (late James) Schmaderer, late James (Antoinette Paga), David (Debra Kruger), Gerald, Susan (Anthony) Eperthener, Barbara, Robert and Daniel (Michelle Muehlbauer); loving step-father to Karen (Dimitri) Chrus, John Schroettinger, Mark (Pat) Schroettinger and Chris (Diane) Schroettinger; survived by 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren, and his special friend Dorothy (Dolly) Dilla Sherred and her family. Jim graduated from Saint Joseph High School in 1945 and was a member of the US Army Air Corps from 1945-1946. He was the owner of Butler TV Repair in Allentown, Pittsburgh. In addition, he was the past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and played on six softball leagues until he was 82½. Jim was an active member of Saint Gabriel Church as a Eucharist Minister and choir member. Jim will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5200 Greenridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Wednesday, November 27 at 10:00 AM. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Kathy, My condolences to you and your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sympathies to the Butler family, Dolly & her family. It was a pleasure and an honor to have known Jim.

  • December 11, 2019

    May you rest in Peace cousin Jim. I didn't get to spend much time with you but enjoyed the time we did spend together. You were an inspiration. My condolences to the rest of my Pittsburgh family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Condolences to the family

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Rest in Peace Cousin Jim. You were one of the nicest people I knew. My condolences to the family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Rest In Peace Mr. Butler. You lived life to the fullest.