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Published in the Florida Today (Cocoa, Florida) on Thursday, April 17, 1997:
Writer, illustrator Worth Gruelle, 84, dies
ROCKLEDGE — Worth Gruelle, son of the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy and an artist in his own right, died Tuesday, April 8, at home. He was 84.
Born in Wilton, Conn., Mr. Gruelle, who was a merchant marine during World War II, came from a family of artists including his grandfather, R. B. Gruelle, who was a member of the Hoosier Group of Impressionist Artists and father, Johnny Gruelle, the writer, illustrator and creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. At 17, Worth Gruelle began helping his father produce cartoons and syndicated illustrated Raggedy Ann proverbs, and working on the books.
Worth married his wife, Suzanne, and remained married to her for 56 years until her death last year. "My brother and I had a wonderful childhood. He and my mother were so much fun," said their daughter, Joni Wannamaker of Tucker, Ga.
Mr. Gruelle worked mainly as an architect but he carried on his father's legacy as an artist. After attending Grand Central School of Art in New York City, he sold illustrations to magazines, including Esquire, the Saturday Evening Post and Life. After the death of his father in 1938, Mr. Gruelle upheld the image and spirit of Raggedy Ann and Andy. In the early '60s, unpublished Raggedy Ann and Andy manuscripts were found, and with the help of other family members and with illustrations by Worth, new books were published.
He also worked on a Raggedy Ann animated cartoon. Through the years, Mr. Gruelle was very happy to offer signatures to dolls and books and draw sketches for the fans of the beloved Ann and Andy.
After retiring in 1977, Mr. Gruelle came to Brevard County from Miami.
In his retirement, he continued with art as a hobby, was an antique car enthusiast and a HAM radio operator [callsign W4ZG].
"With his varied artistic talents, sound business acumen, and his love for people and nature, he delighted all with his talent and wit," his daughter said.
Other survivors include his son, Kim Gruelle of Cashiers, N.C.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private services will be in Connecticut. East Coast Cremation in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, c/o Wuesthoff Health Systems Foundation, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, FL 32956-5002.
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Published in the Florida Today (Cocoa, Florida) on Thursday, April 17, 1997:
Writer, illustrator Worth Gruelle, 84, dies
ROCKLEDGE — Worth Gruelle, son of the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy and an artist in his own right, died Tuesday, April 8, at home. He was 84.
Born in Wilton, Conn., Mr. Gruelle, who was a merchant marine during World War II, came from a family of artists including his grandfather, R. B. Gruelle, who was a member of the Hoosier Group of Impressionist Artists and father, Johnny Gruelle, the writer, illustrator and creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. At 17, Worth Gruelle began helping his father produce cartoons and syndicated illustrated Raggedy Ann proverbs, and working on the books.
Worth married his wife, Suzanne, and remained married to her for 56 years until her death last year. "My brother and I had a wonderful childhood. He and my mother were so much fun," said their daughter, Joni Wannamaker of Tucker, Ga.
Mr. Gruelle worked mainly as an architect but he carried on his father's legacy as an artist. After attending Grand Central School of Art in New York City, he sold illustrations to magazines, including Esquire, the Saturday Evening Post and Life. After the death of his father in 1938, Mr. Gruelle upheld the image and spirit of Raggedy Ann and Andy. In the early '60s, unpublished Raggedy Ann and Andy manuscripts were found, and with the help of other family members and with illustrations by Worth, new books were published.
He also worked on a Raggedy Ann animated cartoon. Through the years, Mr. Gruelle was very happy to offer signatures to dolls and books and draw sketches for the fans of the beloved Ann and Andy.
After retiring in 1977, Mr. Gruelle came to Brevard County from Miami.
In his retirement, he continued with art as a hobby, was an antique car enthusiast and a HAM radio operator [callsign W4ZG].
"With his varied artistic talents, sound business acumen, and his love for people and nature, he delighted all with his talent and wit," his daughter said.
Other survivors include his son, Kim Gruelle of Cashiers, N.C.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private services will be in Connecticut. East Coast Cremation in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, c/o Wuesthoff Health Systems Foundation, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, FL 32956-5002.
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Published in the Florida Today (Cocoa, Florida) on Thursday, April 17, 1997:
Writer, illustrator Worth Gruelle, 84, dies
ROCKLEDGE — Worth Gruelle, son of the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy and an artist in his own right, died Tuesday, April 8, at home. He was 84.
Born in Wilton, Conn., Mr. Gruelle, who was a merchant marine during World War II, came from a family of artists including his grandfather, R. B. Gruelle, who was a member of the Hoosier Group of Impressionist Artists and father, Johnny Gruelle, the writer, illustrator and creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. At 17, Worth Gruelle began helping his father produce cartoons and syndicated illustrated Raggedy Ann proverbs, and working on the books.
Worth married his wife, Suzanne, and remained married to her for 56 years until her death last year. "My brother and I had a wonderful childhood. He and my mother were so much fun," said their daughter, Joni Wannamaker of Tucker, Ga.
Mr. Gruelle worked mainly as an architect but he carried on his father's legacy as an artist. After attending Grand Central School of Art in New York City, he sold illustrations to magazines, including Esquire, the Saturday Evening Post and Life. After the death of his father in 1938, Mr. Gruelle upheld the image and spirit of Raggedy Ann and Andy. In the early '60s, unpublished Raggedy Ann and Andy manuscripts were found, and with the help of other family members and with illustrations by Worth, new books were published.
He also worked on a Raggedy Ann animated cartoon. Through the years, Mr. Gruelle was very happy to offer signatures to dolls and books and draw sketches for the fans of the beloved Ann and Andy.
After retiring in 1977, Mr. Gruelle came to Brevard County from Miami.
In his retirement, he continued with art as a hobby, was an antique car enthusiast and a HAM radio operator [callsign W4ZG].
"With his varied artistic talents, sound business acumen, and his love for people and nature, he delighted all with his talent and wit," his daughter said.
Other survivors include his son, Kim Gruelle of Cashiers, N.C.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private services will be in Connecticut. East Coast Cremation in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, c/o Wuesthoff Health Systems Foundation, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, FL 32956-5002.
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Published in the Florida Today (Cocoa, Florida) on Thursday, April 17, 1997:
Writer, illustrator Worth Gruelle, 84, dies
ROCKLEDGE — Worth Gruelle, son of the creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy and an artist in his own right, died Tuesday, April 8, at home. He was 84.
Born in Wilton, Conn., Mr. Gruelle, who was a merchant marine during World War II, came from a family of artists including his grandfather, R. B. Gruelle, who was a member of the Hoosier Group of Impressionist Artists and father, Johnny Gruelle, the writer, illustrator and creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. At 17, Worth Gruelle began helping his father produce cartoons and syndicated illustrated Raggedy Ann proverbs, and working on the books.
Worth married his wife, Suzanne, and remained married to her for 56 years until her death last year. "My brother and I had a wonderful childhood. He and my mother were so much fun," said their daughter, Joni Wannamaker of Tucker, Ga.
Mr. Gruelle worked mainly as an architect but he carried on his father's legacy as an artist. After attending Grand Central School of Art in New York City, he sold illustrations to magazines, including Esquire, the Saturday Evening Post and Life. After the death of his father in 1938, Mr. Gruelle upheld the image and spirit of Raggedy Ann and Andy. In the early '60s, unpublished Raggedy Ann and Andy manuscripts were found, and with the help of other family members and with illustrations by Worth, new books were published.
He also worked on a Raggedy Ann animated cartoon. Through the years, Mr. Gruelle was very happy to offer signatures to dolls and books and draw sketches for the fans of the beloved Ann and Andy.
After retiring in 1977, Mr. Gruelle came to Brevard County from Miami.
In his retirement, he continued with art as a hobby, was an antique car enthusiast and a HAM radio operator [callsign W4ZG].
"With his varied artistic talents, sound business acumen, and his love for people and nature, he delighted all with his talent and wit," his daughter said.
Other survivors include his son, Kim Gruelle of Cashiers, N.C.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Private services will be in Connecticut. East Coast Cremation in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, c/o Wuesthoff Health Systems Foundation, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, FL 32956-5002.
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