James H. Israel, 79, of Butler, PA, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence.
He was born September 21, 1941 in Hage, Germany, the son of the late Paul Israel and Gerda (Burger) Israel.
Jim was a member of the Butler Elks Club, Butler Victory Lodge #272, Caravan #14, and Syria Shrine. He was an electrician for IBEW and self employed. Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from the school of life and he loved jazz and blues, good beer and fine wine and playing pool.
Surviving are his former wife, Carol Mahood Israel of Butler, a sister, Anke Gerdes of Germany, a son, James D. Israel of Boston, and many friends throughout the US, Canada & Germany.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private service and burial.
Contributions may be made to the Shrine Hospital in Erie.