Daniel Peter Short Jr., age 96 years, of Archbold passed away Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. He was born September 20, 1929, near Stryker the son of Daniel and Dinah (Rupp) Short Sr. Daniel married Betty Jane Glanz on June 16, 1951 and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2023.

His early life was spent on the farm until 1964 when they moved to Archbold and was employed at Campbell Soup Co. During this period is when he attended Bowling Green State University and received his degree.

In Florida he was a member of Tavares United Methodist Church and served as Finance Chairman for 10 years.

He is survived by sons, Dennis A. (Donna) and Douglas P.; two grandchildren, Andrea (Tyler) Owens and Matthew (Rebecca) Short; and four great-grandchildren, Jayden Owens, Jaycee Owens, Josephine Short and Oaklyn Short.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Jane; siblings, Audrey Short, Orville (Thelma) Short, Rev. Reuben (Kathryn) Short, Earl (Verile) Short, and Ronnie (Martha) Short.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 31 at 12 PM at Short Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Pettisville Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11 - Noon on Saturday prior to the service.  In Lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be given to the donor's favorite charity. www.ShortFuneralHome.com