Mildred Shorts

Mildred H. Shorts, 95, formerly of Sheboygan died on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2015 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls where she had been a resident for the past eleven years. Mildred was born Bertha Mildred Hutchinson on October 22, 1919 in North East, Pennsylvania. She was the only child of Dale and Bertha Hutchinson. She graduated from North East High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh for Merchandising. On December 31, 1940 she married Glenn Shorts. Mildred spent many years as a homemaker and doing volunteer work for her church and other organizations until her children were grown. She was Executive Secretary for the Presbytery Office in Erie, Pennsylvania until her retirement when she and Glenn moved to Wisconsin to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mildred was an active and devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan. While living in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin she loved to accompany her husband, Glenn, while he served as a lay pastor, doing preaching in many churches, especially small rural churches. Mildred would read the scripture and give the children's sermon. She and Glenn devoted their lives to serving God and family. Mildred is survived by one daughter, Jan Hando (David) Wilding of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter-in-law, Janet (Carl) Shorts of Sussex; three grandchildren, Gina (Dan) Miller, Mark (finance Sarah) Hando, Dorrie Hando; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Michelle Miller. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; one son, Carl Shorts, and a son-in-law, Richard Hando. Funeral services will be held at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 am with the Rev. Richard Manny officiating. Visiting hours will precede the funeral from 10 - 11 am. Burial will take place at the Melnik Cemetery in Manitowoc County. The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls is serving the family.

Visitation

Saturday, March 14, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wenig Funeral Home - Sheboygan Falls
711 Broadway Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States

Service

Saturday, March 14, 2015 11:00 AM
Wenig Funeral Home - Sheboygan Falls
711 Broadway Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States