Theresa D. (Griesbach) Short

Short, Theresa D (Griesbach), of Appleton, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Mackville, WI on May 31, 1934 to the late Peter C and Mary (Sanderfoot) Griesbach. Therese was the eighth of thirteen children and grew up on the family farm, with a love of animals, especially horses. On July24, 1952 she married Frank E Short, who preceded her in death, in 2003. They farmed on the north side of Appleton, while raising eight children. Family and friends were most important to her. Birthdays, holidays and family reunions were special because it meant get-togethers and opportunities for lots of laughter and hugs. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Once introduced to camping she was hooked. She talked others into joining in the fun and most of the family is now hooked. She liked canning, sewing, making different types of crafts, playing cards and games. If there was a gathering, we asked which game today? Therese and Frank enjoyed many years of square dancing, including campouts and State and National conventions. They made many lifelong friends. Therese continued to dance over 50 years with their local club, the Romeos and Calicos. She loved costume parties and having silly fun. Therese was a lifetime member of St Edwards in Mackville. She volunteered through the church, with Christian Mothers, scouts and respite care. When she retired, she missed the animals and started caring for sheep.

Therese is survived by her children and their spouses: Mike (Chris) (Sheboygan), Sandy (Jim) Phillips (Lakewood), Susan (Pete) Stachowiak (Tulalip WA), Cindy (Joe) Hart (De Pere), Rosanne (Ron) Kilgore (Punta Gorda FL), Jeff (Cristi) (Seymour), Tim (Joyce) (San Diego CA), and Shelly (Chad) Hart (Neenah). And by her siblings, Laverne Stein (Menasha) and Gerald (Maria) Griesbach (Kaukauna), sister-in-law, Ming Griesbach and brother-in-law, Mike (Mona) Short. She is further survived by 18 grandchildren: Amy (Tim) Saarem, Heidi (Jonathan) Buchanan, Bob (Erica) Short, Jason (special friend Jane) Schultz, Nathan (Lindsey) Schultz, David (Sage) Stachowiak, Melissa Stachowiak, Emily (Patrick) Chady, Alison Hart, Sean (Sierra) Hart, Rachel (Thai) Chang, Ryan (special friend Michele) Peeters, Robin (Matt) Volkman, Brooke Short, Hunter Short, Sierra Short, Marissa Hart and Zach Hart, and 7 great-grandchildren: Madeline Saarem, Lucie Short, Margot Short, Cora Short, Emeline Schultz, Isla Schultz, and Phillip Chady. She is further survived by 5 step-grandchildren: Shelly (Scott) Gifford, Jaime (Lisa) Phillips, Staci Kivi, Kaitlin Kilgore and Marc Kilgore, 4 step great grandchildren: (Sydney, Calie, Richard, Sereniti), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, siblings and their spouses: Catherine (Howard) McGuire, Germain Griesbach, Frances (Dave) Timm, Margaret (Jim Kuba) (Cyril) Jochman, Marcella Griesbach, Merlin (Willa) Griesbach, Donald (Jane) Griesbach, Kitty (Don) Nuxoll, Stella (Roger) Wood, and Ronald Griesbach, as well as sisters/brothers in-laws and their spouses: Joe Penterman, Joe (Irene) Short, Anne (Karl) Jarchow, John (Frances) Short, Helen (Ed) Jach, Rose (Bob) Foley, Kate Short, and Mary (Gordy) Larson.

A funeral liturgy for Therese will be held on Friday February 10th, at 11:30am, at St. Edward Catholic Church, N2926 State Road 47, Appleton WI 54913. Friends and family may gather at the church from 9:30am until the start of Mass, and also on Thursday the 9th from 3:00 to 7:00pm, at the church.

“Thank You” to all caregivers and Deacon Jeff Hofacker.

In lieu of flowers Memorial gifts may be made in her name to St. Edward Catholic Church.

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