Douglas Paul Short
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Douglas Paul Short, who passed peacefully on October 22, 2025, at the age of 82 in Adams, WI, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on March 31, 1943, to Paul and Loretta (Buchanan) Short. His childhood on the family farm in Arkdale, WI, instilled in him a profound appreciation, respect, and dedication to hard work that defined his entire life.
A proud graduate of Adams-Friendship High School, Doug went on to serve his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. It was while stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois that the USO in Milwaukee played a pivotal role in his life, introducing him to the love of his life, Dinah Rupprecht. They married on July 9, 1966, and together they built a home and raised their family in Caledonia. Doug had a successful 30-year career at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee, retiring as the foreman engineer of the power plant.
Doug will be remembered for his love of a good joke, his competitive spirit when playing cards, his cooking, and his delight in giving his friends a hard time. He found immense joy in the outdoors, with fishing and hunting trips taking him to Wyoming, Canada, and countless spots across Wisconsin. The trophy mounts displayed in his home stand as a testament to these adventures.
When he retired, his “hard work” truly hit its stride. Doug designed every detail of the beautiful log home they built in Adams, a true love gift to his family. He milled every log from their property and could tell you the species, the exact location of the tree he cut, and its final use in the house. The land around their home was an extension of his dedication, filled with flower and vegetable gardens and an entertaining collection of animals: donkeys, fainting goats, chickens, and even snapping turtles.
There was simply no sitting still for Doug Short, a fact his family knows well from hearing his favorite saying: “Isn’t there something you should be doing.”
Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dinah (Rupprecht); their daughters Christal (Gregg) Korslin and Jenny Short; and his cherished grandchildren, Jasmyne Short, Gianna Short, Trenton Korslin, and Alexus Korslin, and Alec and Izzy (Marshall) Korslin; and great-granddaughter, Arya. He is also survived by his brother Buddy Short, brother-in-law Christ Hohenstein, and sister in-law Chari Short.
Celebration of Life luncheon Saturday November 1, 2025 at Moundview Golf Club, 1930 14th Ct. Friendship, WI from 12 Noon to 3 pm
Dinah you have our deepest condolences
Mom, Jenny and Christal and girls….and the entire Short family. I am truly sorry for your loss of a Father, husband, grandfather and more… words can’t even express. I pray that God comforts your hearts and minds…knowing Doug, Mr. Short is in a better place. My most heartfelt condolences to you all… I love you all, Angie G
RIP good friend !!
Dear Dinah & family, I’m sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Fond memories of him talking about his granddaughters. My condolences.
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Dinah, we have been praying for you and Doug for a long time as you cared for him. We will continue to pray for you and your family for peace and strength as you grieve the loss of the love of your life.
Dinah you are remarkable in the care you gave him and all others that you meet. I bet he is in heaven bragging about you…all our arms are around you. Much love.
To your family, our sincere condolences in the loss of your husband. We knew each other in high school, and this condolence comes from the Wood family.
Dinah and family so sorry for your loss. May your memories fill your heart I’m sure he will be greatly missed by all.
Sending prayers and condolences, Dinah. Very admirable, loving couple. Thinking of you during this difficult, yet a peaceful time.
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So sorry for your great loss. May good vibes and peace carry you through these days.
Dinah our deepest sympathy to you and the girls. It’s been a long hard road now he is at peace. Now we have memories.
To last a lifetime.
From our time together, from our first house. To raising our girls to moving away.
But not really away, just a phone call away.
Peace and blessings to you and the rest of the family. Love you Sue’s and Dennis🙏❤️
So very sorry for your family’s loss
I’ve been praying for you almost every time I drive onto Hwy 13 when I leave home. I will continue to pray as I know very well what you are going through. Hugs.
So sorry for your loss Dinah, Christal and Jenny.🥺
A great man with a great sense of humor that could give anyone a run for their money. The years have passed but the memories I have will never be forgotten. Holiday memories with your family are cherished. May your memories comfort you in this time of sorrow and know my dad and Donna are there to greet him.
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My deepest condolences to the family. ❤️
I’m sorry for your loss. Doug made me smile when you guys came into ACEC.
Dinah & Family
Prayers for everyone. I now live in Tennessee so will not be able to attend
Rosemarie (Buchanan) Bowles
Prayers for Peace and Comfort at this very sorrowful time.
Sending my condolences and prayers to Jenny and her family ❤️
Dinah and familythinking of you and your family during this heartbreaking time. Wishing you strength, love, and peace.
Dinah & Family,
My deepest sympathies to you. ❤️ So sorry to hear.
Oh my Dinah I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.❤️
Sending hugs to your families during this difficult time. Keep his humor and fun memories in mind as you pass through these next days…..
Thinking of you all.
Dinah and family. We were sorry to read of Doug’s passing. Doug and I go back a lot of years (70+). I always enjoyed playing cards and listening to his line of BS. Wish we could be there for services but live in Ogden Utah now. Prayers to the family.
Dear Diana and family…I’m so sorry to hear this! What a guy he was! He was funny and had a heart of gold! He was one customer i really looked forward to see drive in the driveway!! I’m sure he will be missed terribly! Those granddaughters were the light of his life! His eyes just sparkled when he talked about them! Prayers to all!
So sorry to hear this. Our sympathy
Sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences to the family.