Wendell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Paratrooper. For many years, he co-owned and was an auctioneer for Stumpf Auction Company in Mascoutah, IL. To many’s surprise, he was a wonderful upholsterer and seamster, gifting many people with keepsakes and handmade items. Wendell collected aluminum cans & scrap metal; he was affectionately known as "The Can Man" around Mascoutah. He converted his hobby for recycling into a business, “Mascoutah Recycling.” Wendell adored socializing with friends & family, had an undying love for animals, and will be remembered affectionately by his friends at Woodland Towers, Collinsville, IL. He loved playing bingo and cards while eating his favorite snack, cashews.
Preceding Wendell in death are his parents, Ernest and Christine Short; and wife Darlene.
Leaving to cherish his memory are his Daughters, Wendi Short of Mascoutah, IL and Debra Short of Jonesville, SC, and Sister, Linda Short (Dave) Callahan of Azle, Texas, and Grand Daughter, Ashlyn Sellers of Belleville, IL; Grandson, Richard (Joy) Dominguez of Fort Worth, TX; Stephanie (George) Cook and daughter Kelli of Austin, TX; Cassandra (Sean) Leslie and son Zsander of Ft. Worth, TX; Nephew, Dean Bentley of McAllister, OK; Grand Niece, Mary Buck of Ventura, CA; Great Grand Nieces and Nephews, Willow, Jade and Reyna of Ventura, CA; and his first wife, Norma Jean Miller of Jonesville, SC; and a numerous amount of family and friends.
Memorial donations may be gifted to Monroe County Humane Society, 4221 Hanover Rd, Columbia, IL .
The family hopes you will send condolences expressing how Wendell touched your life, which you can do online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Family and friends are encouraged to celebrate Wendell’s Memory 5:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Services will be held at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 1:00pm. Entombment will conclude in Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
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