Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Short
January 15, 1957 — January 13, 2012
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Short, 54, of Van Wert, died at 12:08 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2012.
He was born January 15, 1957, in Van Wert, the son of the late Elmer "Barney" and Florence (DuVall) Short.
Kenny was a lifelong member of North Union United Methodist Church. He was a 1975 graduate of Crestview High school.
He was a 33 year employee of Eaton (Aeroquip). He was the owner of Murphy's Trash, 36 year owner of the Farmer's Daughter at Van Wert County Fairgrounds and Property Manager of Van Wert Rental Homes.
He donated his time and assets to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Van Wert County 4-H, Crestview FFA, and many other charitable organizations in the community.
Kenny and his brother, Roger, dedicated over 75 combined years in owning and operating the Farmer's Daughter Restaurant.
Kenny enjoyed all his time with anyone he met or worked alongside at the fairgrounds.
Survivors include two brothers, Carl (Christi) Short and Tom (Sharon) Short both of Van Wert; a sister, Clara (Dan) Konkle of Heber Springs, AR; sister-in-law, Mary Short of Van Wert; Nephews, Spencer (Joy) Short and Tim (Courtney) Short both of Convoy, Jeff (Leigh) Short and Colton Short of Van Wert, Michael Konkle, David Konkle and Doug Konkle of AR; Nieces, Lacey (Ed) McLachlan of Columbus, Lori (Cory) Bryan, Jennifer Short and Sara Short all of Van Wert. And many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Short.
Memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at North Union United Methodist Church in rural Van Wert County, with the Rev. Mary Ann Tomlinson and Rev. Greg Wack officiating. A private burial will be in Woodland Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2012, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert.
Preferred memorials: North Union United Methodist Church or Van Wert County 4-H Foundation.