Richert 'Rick' Shorten

Richert E. "Rick" Shorten, 70, of Milford, passed away quietly on August 11, 2009, with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Thelma (nee Downs) Shorten, cherished father of Michael Everett (Angelique) Shorten, loving step father of Angel (Michael) Musk, proud grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew. Rachel, Sarah, Leah, T.J., Steven. Brandon, Ethan and Connor, and great grandfather of Ileaha, Mason and Madeline. He will also be missed by other family members. Friends and family are welcome Thursday, August 13th, 6-9 pm at Craver Riggs Funeral Home and Crematory, Milford, to share memories and celebrate his life. Funeral service will be Friday, 10 am, also at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be directed to The Eastgate Baptist Church, 717 Barg Salt Run Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244.