Joseph Michael Gruber was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 23rd, 1954. Currently residing in Lebanon, Joe is devoted husband to Sue Gruber, and cherished father of Jessica Gruber. Joe is also a proud dog dad to Paris, CeCe, Lucy, Willie, Waylon, Mairee and Koda as well as a Grandpa to Malone (cat) and Rita (dog). Son of the late Henry& Irene (Kerber) Gruber and brother to Henry (Dana) Gruber, Marianne (Denny) Harsley, Matthew Gruber, Steve (Cammie) Gruber, Theresa (Christopher) Kemper, Elizabeth (Bruce) Nelson, Nicholas (Joni) Gruber, Christopher (Phylis) Gruber, Diane (Mike) St. Arnold, Jim & Debi Franks, Brenda & Jeff Hall, and Michael & Shawna Glore. Joe attend Our Lady of the Rosary graduated from Greenhills High School in 1973. He is survived by many wonderful family friends; John Thomas, Kenny & Linda Everheart, Tim & Mary Fielder, Linda & Tom Bruns, Jeff & Tonya Everhart, Ed Wasserman, Sue Shields, R.O.S.S, and many honorable Poker Boys. Joe was reclaimed by the mothership on April 14, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's name may be made to Myles Ahead.