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Edward J. "Short" Halter

August 12, 1939 January 14, 2025
Edward J. "Short" Halter
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Edward J. "Short" Halter, 85, of Vincennes, IN, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside. Short was born August 12, 1939 in Knox County the son of Louis M. and A. Lucy Wichman Halter. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a farmer, carpenter and welder. On November 19, 1960, he married Phyllis Vennard and they made their life together for 64 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier/St Thomas Catholic Church, 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.


Short is survived by his wife, Phyllis Halter, their children, Mike (Michelle) Halter, of Washington, IN, Brian (Colleen) Halter, of Pendleton, IN, Kim (Rusty) Stinebaugh, of Bicknell, IN and James (Kelly) Halter of Marietta, GA. His grandchildren, Geoff (partner Rachel Beaman) Bilskie, Andy (Jennifer) Bilskie, Luke Halter, Elyssia Eaton, Ashley (Scott) Wallace, Amy (Brandon) Decker, Amanda (Brad) Toth, Abby (Becca) Stinebaugh, Cameron Halter, Haili (Matt) Tokajer, Jacoby Halter, Christina Halter and Kensley Halter. 22 great grandchildren, his brothers, Francis Halter of Vincennes, IN, Steven (Marilyn) Halter of Vincennes, IN, George (Cathy) Halter of Vincennes, IN, his sisters, Judith (Ronald) Vieke of Vincennes, IN, Jane Cupp of Vincennes, IN and Mary Kay (Dave) Jones of Elgin, IL also survive.


He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Halter, his parents, Louis and Lucy Halter, his brothers, William L. Halter, Joseph A. Halter and two brothers in infancy.


A Celebration of his life will be held privately. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to Good Samaritan Hospice. Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home is honored to assist Short’s family during their time of loss.


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