James Michael Hortert, 82, of Butler passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Butler on June 12, 1938, to the late Ferdinand and Anna (Kovacik) Hortert. Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Army, he then worked as a plumber and contractor for most of his career and was a life member of the Steamfitters Union, Local 449. Jim loved nothing more than golfing in his spare time. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...

James Michael Hortert, 82, of Butler passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Butler on June 12, 1938, to the late Ferdinand and Anna (Kovacik) Hortert. Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Army, he then worked as a plumber and contractor for most of his career and was a life member of the Steamfitters Union, Local 449. Jim loved nothing more than golfing in his spare time. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the loving husband of Dianna (Cumberland) Hortert since their marriage in 1960; father of James (Laurie) Hortert Jr., Denise (Richard) Holes, Lexie (Kent) Brown, and Tracy (Randy) Salyer; grandfather of James “Trey” III, Zachary, Bryan Jr., Nicole, Trevor, Courtney, Casey, and Tanner. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren and his siblings Donald Hortert, Dorothy Beblo, Frances Uram, Patricia Goephert, and Julia Lacuesta. He was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph, Roland, and William Hortert. Friends received Monday, February 8th from 5-7 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001 WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.