Knightsville, Indiana

Joseph Conrad Gruener, 52, passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at his home after a tragic accident. He was born on March 16, 1967 in Morristown, New Jersey to the late Herbert and Theresa (Dallen) Gruener. Joe graduated from Eminence High School in 1985, and 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:

    Wife:    Christina Gruener, Knightsville, Indiana

    Son:    Josh (Alexis) Hoskins, Brazil, Indiana

    Daughter:    Katrina Gruener, Mooresville, Indiana

    Brothers:    Jeff (Chari) Gruener, Brazil, Indiana

            Bill (Debbie) Gruener, Cloverdale, Indiana

            Jim (Penny) Gruener, Gosport, Indiana

            Bob (Valerie) Gruener, Fillmore, Indiana

            John Gruener, Indianapolis, Indiana

    Sister:        Beth (Ron) Clodfelter, Rockville, Indiana

    Grandchildren: Sophia Mae Hoskins and Jamison Joseph Hoskins

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday April, 12, 2019 at Moore Funeral Home in Brazil. The family will accept friends for visitation on Friday from 4:00 P.M. until the time of service.