LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, January 20, 1933 LARGEST MAN IN THE COUNTY DIED FRIDAY Otto Gruner, said to be the largest man in St. Francois County, passed away Friday, January 13, 1933, at his home in Doe Run, following an illness of double pneumonia. He was 52 years, 5 months and 28 days of age. The body was removed to the Neidert Funeral Home in Farmington for preparation and kept there until Sunday afternoon, when funeral services were held at the Pendleton church in Doe Run, conducted by Rev. Elbert Menge, pastor of the Doe Run Missionary Baptist church. Services were attended by an immense crowd, many of whom were unable to get inside the church. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery at Doe Run. Otto Gruner, youngest son of the late Philip and Jane Gruner, was born on July 15, 1880, and departed this life on Jan. 13, 1933. The deceased had lived in and about Doe Run all of his life. He was converted in young manhood and was baptized into the fellowship of the Freewill Baptist church of Doe Run. He was a faithful member and attended regularly this body until it dissolved a few years ago, after which time he attended services of the Missionary Baptist church until he became disabled about a year ago. He enjoyed the singing, the association and the fellowship of the Sunday school. He had pride in having been able to attend Sunday school every Sunday for a year and for this accomplishment was awarded a pin which became his most prized possession. The testimony that he left is that "I am going home to glory." He leaves one brother, Henry, of Farmington, and four sisters: Mrs. F. M. Matkin of Doe Run, Mrs. Jennie Pennington of Piedmont, Miss Ellen and Miss Cyntha Gruner at home, a brother, Lee, preceded him in death. He also leaves a host of other relatives and relatives [sic].