Carl A. Short, age 89

Carl A. Short, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 AM – Monday, July 2, 2018, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Bro. Larry Matson officiating.  Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois, with full military rites.   Visitation will be held 2 hours before the service.  In loving memory of Carl, memorials may be made to the Jasper Post #20 American Legion – Veteran's Christmas Fund.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Carl was born on February 5, 1929, in Falmouth, Illinois, the son of Alva and Golda (Staley) Short.  He married Louise Wilkens on November 24, 1949, in rural Wheeler, Illinois.

Carl served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

Carl was a lineman for Norris Electric Coop in Newton for over 40 years.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newton, Illinois.

Carl enjoyed camping and woodworking.

Carl is survived by:

Wife of 68 years – Louise Short of Newton, Illinois

Children – Carla (Jack) Carlson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Thomas (Sheila) Short of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Larry (Beth) Short of Newton, Illinois and Tammy (Bruce) Tucker of Heyworth, Illinois

Grandchildren – Erik Carlson, Brandon (Amy) Short, Tonya Short, Craig (Jennifer) Short, Andrew (Katrina) Short, Donald Short, Bradley (Jennifer) Short, Jeffrey Short, Edward Short, Caroline Short, Kate (Jordan) Reiners and Kristen Tucker

9 Great Grandchildren

Sisters – Maxine Wooden of Peoria, Illinois and Norma Jean Mason of New Albany, Indiana

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Bernice Field and Clella French.