Clifford W. Gruner Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 20, 2023, at the age of 86, Clifford W. Gruner of Grantfork, Illinois, born in Old Ripley, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clifford W. Gruner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William A. Gruner and Anna W. Gruner (Judy M. Gruner); his sons-in-law, Tim M. Loquasto and Kirk R. Essenpreis; his grandson Travis B. McMahan; his great grandchild Colton Wegman; his sisters, Ruth M. Smith and Patricia A. Landmann; and his brothers-in-law, Bill Tieman and Billy Joe Smith.
He is survived by: his wife Judy M. Gruner; his children, Steven W. Gruner (Debra) of Pocahontas, IL, Victoria L. Loquasto of Grantfork, IL, Richard A. Gruner (Cheryl) of Carlyle, IL and Wendelyn M. "Wendy" Essenpreis of Grantfork, IL.; his grandchildren, Jessica Schumacher (Aaron) of Highland, IL, Cortney Zbinden (Dave) of Pocahontas, IL, Kyle Gruner (Amber) of Highland, IL, Kalene Essenpreis (Fiance-Kyle Kovarik) of Wood River, IL, Katie Haller (Lucas) of Granite City, IL and William Essenpreis of Grantfork, IL; his great grandchildren, Jack Schumacher, Everett Zbinden, Gabriel Zbinden, Kayden Haller, Emma Gruner, Luke Gruner, Nora Schumacher, Josephine Kovarik, Spencer Haller and Due; and his sister Jacqueline Tieman of Granite City, IL..
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Wounded Warrior Project.
