Memorials may be given to Alzheimers Association or Missouri Baptist Childrens Home. Beloved husband of Claudine Short; dear son of the late Charley and Bertha Short; loving father of Carroll Klatte (Kal), Sharon Mueller, Linda Fletcher (David), Debra Thompson (Richard), Rhonda Lacy, and the late Charles Thomas Short; dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 10; brother of Verlia Russell. He was a member of the Friday Morning Bridge Club; St. Charles Garden Club; First Baptist Church of St. Charles; and graduated from William Jewell College with honors. He was the first President of Stephen Blackhurst School PTO