James O. Stowe, 81, of Allegheny Township passed away at 3 p.m. Friday at VNA-Inpatient Hospice, Butler, following a brief illness.

“Jim” was a lifelong farmer in Allegheny Township and was a well respected agriculture adviser in the four-county area.

He was the husband of Nancy Stowe.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at the Buzard Funeral Home of Eau Claire.

A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of the Butler Eagle.