Joseph O. Short

Joseph O. Short, age 88, of Fairbury, NE passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE. He was born December 18, 1922 in Worcester, MA the son of Wilfred and Rose (Menard) Short.

He was predeceased earlier this year by his wife of 64 years, Stacia N. Short, both formerly of Hebron, NE and Franklin, MA; He is survived by sons Paul Short & Judy Forrester of Milford, MA and Robert Short & Dee of Fairbury, NE; daughters Kathleen Radzikowski of Medway, MA, Rosemary Stonkus of Lynn, MA and Joanne Thackaberry & James of Douglas, MA; 12 Grandchildren; 10 Great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Franklin, Massachusetts. Memorials to the VFW of donor's choice, c/o Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home P.O. Box 15 Fairbury, NE 68352.