Joseph Conrad Gruener

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Joseph Conrad Gruener, 52, Knightsville, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home after a tragic accident.

He was born on March 16, 1967 in Morristown, N.J., to the late Herbert and Theresa (Dallen) Gruener.

Joe graduated from Eminence High School in 1985.

He married Christina Hoskins on May 25, 1996.

He worked as a process engineer at Heartland Automotive in Greencastle.

Joe loved spending time with his friends, family and his grandchildren. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, camping and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Debra Gruener.

Survivors include his wife, Christina Gruener, Knightsville; son Josh (Alexis) Hoskins, Brazil; daughter Katrina Gruener, Mooresville; brothers Jeff (Chari) Gruener, Brazil, Bill (Debbie) Gruener, Cloverdale, Jim (Penny) Gruener, Gosport, Bob (Valerie) Gruener, Fillmore, and John Gruener, Indianapolis; sister Beth (Ron) Clodfelter, Rockville, and grandchildren Sophia Mae Hoskins and Jamison Joseph Hoskins.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Moore Funeral Home, Brazil.

The family will accept friends for visitation on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com.