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Charlotte Marie (Klein) Short, age 79, of Kenosha went home to our Lord and Savior on April 29, 2023, almost one year to the minute of her beloved grandson Gavin’s passing. She departed this life at St. Catherine’s (Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie) Hospital with her entire family at her side.
Charlotte was born December 11, 1943, in Monticello, Iowa, to Nicholas and Lucille Klein. She went to St. Mary’s School in Cascade, Iowa. After 8th grade, the family moved to Shelby, Montana, for one year; then moved to Sunburst, Montana – just a few miles from the Canadian border. She graduated from North Toole County High School in 1961. Charlotte earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and English Education from The College of St. Benedict in St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 1965.
After graduation, Charlotte moved to Kenosha to begin her teaching career at Lance Junior High School as a math teacher. She transferred to Tremper High School for the 1967-68 school year. There she fell in love with fellow math teacher and future husband, Charles. Their first date was at a Green Bay Packers game at Milwaukee County Stadium. They were married June 29, 1968, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Anamosa, Iowa. They have resided in Kenosha since that time.
Charlotte was proud to become a stay-at-home mother to raise her three sons. She later reentered the work force as a part-time teacher at Gateway Technical College and the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. While juggling motherhood and career, Charlotte earned her master’s degree in education from National Louis University in 1996. She continued teaching full-time at Parkside until her retirement in 2008.
Charlotte was an avid traveler with Charles and their family, often taking road trips with their pop-up camper when their children were young. She traveled to all 50 states, as well as 33 countries. She also loved music and attended performances at Ravinia, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Kenosha Symphony Orchestra as often as possible. But her favorite band and choir concerts were those that included her children and grandchildren. Charlotte also took every opportunity to attend Adventures in Lifelong Learning lectures and day trips through Parkside.
Charlotte’s proudest accomplishment in life was the creation of her cherished family. She was a passionate advocate for her sons: Charlie, Mark, and Allan. When she became a grandmother, she did everything possible to spoil her precious grandchildren with unconditional love. Grandma Short was the biggest cheerleader to Gavin, Evan, Alex, and Devin, and loved to include them in her travel plans, whenever possible.
Charlotte is survived by her loving husband, Charles Short Sr.; her sons, Charles Jr., Mark, and Allan (Beth) Short; her grandchildren, Evan, Alex, and Devin Short; nieces, Julie (Kenny) McLees, LuAnn (Bob) Radloff, and Becky (David) Rupe; and close friends Doris Nice, Jane Pinnow, John & Judy Musser, Jay & Barb Newell, and Dick & Dorothy Darula.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her grandson, Gavin Short; her parents, Nicholas and Lucille Klein; and her brothers, Benjamin and Lawrence Klein.
A visitation will be held at St. Marks Catholic Church on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you help support local charities such as the Shalom Center, St. Mark’s Church Building Fund, or support her grandson’s love of Scouting by donating to Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation at www.neic.org/gavin.
Special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Library Terrace Assisted Living for the kindness provided to Charlotte and her challenges with Parkinson’s Disease over the last few years.
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Ben Richards says:
May she live on through family, friends, and tradition. Blessings to all.
Susan olson says:
Deepest sympathy to the whole family. Love sue olson
Charles B short says:
Thank you Sue. Its been a hectic week.
Doris Cannaday says:
Because Charlotte and I became Mothers at about the same time (approx. 1 week apart) our babies provided the link to get to know each other better. I enjoyed all the times our little group of new mothers spent together while our husbands were teaching at Tremper. We moved far away but we have stayed connected somewhat through the years. We last saw her about 3 years ago when she and Charles Sr. visited us. I know she will leave a big hole in the Short family.
Charles B short says:
Thank you Doris and Ed. Those were the days in the early 1970’s. Glad we got to see you about 4 years ago.
Vidula Sayankar says:
Our Deepest sympathy to the Short family.
The Brooks Family says:
I did not know Charlotte well, but I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with her. This is important to me, because I could tell she was all about family. I will forever be grateful for the love she instilled in her family that came through in her grandson Gavin, (my son’s friend in the orange shirt 🧡).
Our love and condolences to Grandpa Short, Al and Beth, Devin and Evan, and the extended family.
We get through together.
Charles B short says:
Thank you. It was fun having breakfast together.
Genevieve Weston says:
I am so happy that I had the opportunity to know her. She was a lovely lady. My sympathy to you, Charles and your family.
Charles B short says:
Thank you Genevieve.
Jerry Cooper says:
Wow. What to say about Charlotte. She was a wonderful person. She guided my son, David, into the career he now has, a dean at Wake Tech Junior College in Raleigh, NC. She was always, upbeat…with a genuine smile That I loved to see. I’m sorry for the rest of her family, to have to go on without her. On the other hand…welcome to Heaven. I’ll see you again, there.
Charles B short says:
Thank you, Jerry. Greetings to Kathy and to David.
Lill Hauschild says:
I am so grateful that I got to be part of the card group and to be part of week of learning (ALL), which Charlotte chaired – she was great, what a leader., she was such a special woman. Love to Charles and family, Lill Hauschild
Charles B short says:
Thank you Lill. We think of you often.
Kimberly Hansen says:
Mark my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will be thinking about you during this time.
DAUNE BELLUOMINI says:
Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. Our sympathy to you, & your family. God grant you peace.
Sue Robbins says:
I knew Charlotte in our younger years. We bowled together in a Tuesday morning league. I watched Allen when she taught CCD at St. Marks. Later on we did Rambler band and Black Watch uniforms and chaperoning together. Rest in peace Charlotte. Your were a wonderful person.
Beth Short says:
We hope that Grandma Short is enjoying her time with Gavin, watching the weather from the heavens. We love her and will miss her greatly.
DelVecchio family says:
Our condolences to the Short family. May her memory always be a blessing.
Erica bonofiglio says:
I had the pleasure of taking care of Charlotte. She was a very nice and sweet woman…definitely stuck in her ways and very quiet. Im sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to the family.
Charles short says:
Thank you Erica