John Robert Short Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Robert Short (Potosi, Missouri), who passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Robert Short to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Short and Ann Short; his son Shawn Allen; and his brothers-in-law, Bob Redmond and Jerry Burgherr.
He is survived by: his girlfriend Sharon Allen; his children, Lisa Pratte (Larry), Doug Short (Roxanne Bequette), Julie Brown (Brian), Rob Short (Jen), Shane Allen (Seana) and Alicia Ruessing (Joseph); his grandchildren, Larry Pratte III (Kayla), Eli Pratte (Peyton), Emily Buckwalter (Matt), Ethan Short (Carissa), Evan Short, Blake Gibson (Emily), Gabriel Gibson (Carly), Hannah Brown, Trey Harness, Jessica Brown, Rachel Brown, Lila Short, Adel Short and Elias Short; his great grandchildren, Olivia, Katie, Palmer, Luke, Liam, Zoe, Bella, Millie, Gatlin, Marlee, Westyn, Baylor, Kinsley and Abel; his siblings, James Short (Lynn), Denny Short (Suzanne), Leanna Burgherr, Marilyn Redmond and Pat Portell (Dave); and his grandchildren, Tyler and Rylee. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and a host friends.
