James “Birdman” Scholter

James “Birdman” Scholter, 82, of Gulf Breeze, Fla., passed away on Feb. 1, 2019.

He was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Butler, and was the son of the late Kenneth W. Scholter, and the late Marion A. Scholter.

“Bird” graduated from Penn High School in Nixon and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959.

He also earned a private pilot's license and served on the USS Forrestal from 1959 to 1961. This began his world travels, ending in visits to 33 countries on four continents.

“Birdman” was a salesman for many years, from 1989 until retirement. He sold to military commissaries located at bases in the Southern states.

He was a member of MENSA and utilized his trivia knowledge and logic for the benefit and delight of his many friends. Able to identify most of the Pittsburgh Steelers players by number and position, he was a dedicated fan.

“Birdman” is survived by his brother, John Scholter (Betty Jo) of Marietta, Ga.

SCHOLTER — A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Sandshaker on Pensacola Beach.