The children and extended family of Lawrence E. Short invite you to his memorial service at the Fairlawn Chapel on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

Lawrence E. Short, 96, of Archbold was dismissed in peace to join his Lord and Savior a few minutes after midnight on December 26, 2017. He joined his wife, Ruby V. Short, of 75 years who preceded him in death in July, 2017.

He was the youngest and ninth child born to Melinda and Amandus Short on July 2, 1921. He was raised on the family farm west of Archbold. He graduated from Archbold High School in 1939.

Lawrence was a life-long resident of Archbold with the exception of when he worked in a mental health facility in New Jersey, as a conscientious objector during World War II.

He met Ruby while she was working at the original Home Restaurant.  They were married in February 1942, and lived for over 70 years in their home on Vine Street, where they raised their four children. He is survived by a daughter Sally Collamore, and sons Sidney (Rebecca), Eric (Barbara). He was preceded in death by a son Geoffrey (1983). He enjoyed the time spent with his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Lawrence spent 20 years selling petroleum products and with Culligan Soft Water.  Later, he joined the Village working as an operator of the water plant.  While working for the Village he became more involved in the Village and civic affairs.  Lawrence served as President of the Archbold Band Parents and the Archbold Community Commercial Club.  He decided to run for Mayor of our Village three times, also serving on Village Council two terms.  He was on staff at Northwest Community Action Commission- also on the staff at Ohio Bureau of Employment as their agri-business placement representative.  He then joined the staff at Quadco Rehabilitation Center as job placement person, helping people secure employment in the four county area.  In 1979, in Chicago, he received the Margaret Fairbarin, national award for job placement.  He worked helping others to help themselves for fifteen years. He was a Citizen of the Year in Archbold.

He has served on many local boards including Northwest Community Action and Four County Mental Health Board. Lawrence served on the Tri-State Yokefellow Board, Fulton County Senior Citizen Center Board and Fulton County Crime Stopper Board.  He was a member of Rotary Club and past President.

He was a life-long active member of Archbold Evangelical Church.

Friends may call at the Fairlawn Chapel on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 3-8 PM.  Private interment will be in the Archbold Cemetery.  A memorial service is being planned for May 2018.  Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.