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MARION - Joseph "Joe" S. Short, age 88 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday June 19, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home.
Joe was born on March 5, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of E.J. and Mabel (Neuhouser) Short. Joe graduated from Seville High School in the class of 1948. He continued his education, graduating from Ashland University with a Master's degree. While attending Ashland University, Joe lettered in both football and baseball.
One afternoon, while coaching a track meet, a beautiful young woman caught Joe's eye. It wasn't long after that the two started dating and Joe was united in marriage to Nancy L. Shiley on August 24, 1958 in Bascom, Ohio.
Not long after Joe began his teaching and coaching career, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served his country during the Korean War. When he was honorably discharged, Joe resumed his position at Bloomville Township School.
He was a man of many talents and responsibilities as an educator. He not only taught and coached, but he also was an elementary and high school principal at Bloomville Township School in Seneca County, high school principal at Montpelier Schools and was a superintendent at Millcreek West Unity and Pleasant Schools. He retired as county superintendent from Knox County Schools. He loved sports and coached most of his adult life. He was instrumental in the development of the summer softball league for Pleasant Schools.
It is no surprise with his love of sports that he was an avid Ohio State fan along with any Cleveland sports team. He liked to be outside and enjoyed many rounds of golf. Joe loved to read and was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marion. His proudest moments were the times that he and Nancy were sitting together in the stands cheering on their children and grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife Nancy L. Short; children: Stephen (Laura) Short, Sue (Bob) Snyder and Scott (Anna) Short; grandchildren: Matthew (Alyssa) Short, Nathan (Amanda) Short, Kate Snyder, Kelsey Snyder, Jonathan Veyrier and Rosana Veyrier; great grandchildren: Abigail Short, Madison Short and Molly Short; sisters: Vicki (Dennis) Kunick and June (the late Ralph) Thompson; brother-in-law John Kneeland and sister-in-law Pat Short; 19 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Joan (Rev. Ben, Jr.) Black, Donna Kneeland, Claudine (Ray) Wojtko and Roger Short.
Visitation will be Friday June 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, 143 S. Prospect St., Marion from 4PM to 7PM; Memorial service will be Saturday at the church at 10:30AM with Pastor Rob Howard officiating; burial will be in Marion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stephen J. Short Scholarship fund, c/o Community Foundation of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 1 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
The Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to be serving the Short family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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Lowell Sansone
June 15, 2020
I couldnt resist expressing my condolences once more.Mr.Short was a great administrator and commanded a very high level of respect at Pleasant High School.Our graduating class appreciated the fact that he attended our reunions.He was always a pleasure to run into after graduating from Pleasant.He always went out of his way to speak and converse at the golf course or anywhere else.Even when I was 50 years of age I couldn't bring myself to address him as anything but Mr.Short.My condolences once again to his family.May he rest in peace.
Marianne Thorpe
July 6, 2018
My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. My father C.J. Roberts was supt. at River Valley when Joe was supt. at Pleasant. My dad always spoke very highly of him. Marianne Roberts Thorpe
Lowell Sansone
June 30, 2018
My condolences to the Short family;Joe became superintendent when I was a senior at Pleasant High School.He was a firm but fair superintendent and after I graduated I often would bump into him at the old Mar O Del golf course.We became friends and even though I would have liked to have know him better he was an easy person to understand.Very friendly and always made it a point to attend our class reunions whenever he could.A class person and a privilege to have know him!RIP Mr. Short
Rena Born
June 29, 2018
It was such an honor to have worked for such a great superintendent. He demanded your best but made sure you felt appreciated when you gave it. Joe was a friend and mentor and told the funniest stories Ive ever heard. Bill and I will miss him.
June 28, 2018
Thanks Joe for the good times we had golfing,especially when we stopped for ice cream on the way home. You are missed. Dwight Hill
June 27, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Brian Napper
June 27, 2018
Great Man, Great Educational Leader,
Great Family, Great Life. Our loss here on Earth his gain in Heaven. May God comfort the Family
June 24, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1Peter 5:6,7. My sincerest condolences.
Buff & Suzanne Norton
June 24, 2018
Nancy, our deepest sympathies to you and Joe's entire family. We really enjoyed the times we spent with Joe on and off the golf courses in Myrtle Beach. He was a fine man and we are proud to have known him.
June 24, 2018
To the family and friends, I am truly sorry for your loss. In this difficult time, may you find peace in the god of all comfort.
June 24, 2018
Condolences to the entire family on the loss of Joe. God wants you to know that soon He will bring back to life those asleep in death. Genesis 1 : 27-31. C M
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