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Otto
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Otto Braun Gruner
June 6, 2012 — December 26, 2013
Otto Braun Gruner of Navasota, Texas, entered the earth on June 6, 2012, and went home to our Heavenly Father on December 26, 2013, after being diagnosed on November 3, 2013, with AT/RT, an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer.
Otto is survived by his brother and best friend, Cooper Olsen (2), mother, Kourtney, and father, Gus, of Navasota; his “Poppa and Kizzy,” Ken and Kathy Rogers of College Station, TX and his “Gran and Beej,” Byrom and Pat Gruner of Navasota; Uncle, aunt, and cousins, Kendall, Angela, Riley, and Mason Rogers of Spring, TX, as well as Sam, Brandi, Clara, and Ben Gruner of Dallas, TX.
Although his time on our earth was not as long as we hoped, Otto entered a fighter at 34 weeks and left the same way. Otto loved PBS’ “Daniel Tiger” and “The Wonder Pets” television shows, the music of Sean McConnell, Seth James (Walker) and Reckless Kelly, and being read books like “I Am a Bunny” and “The Going to Bed Book.” Otto also loved watching his brother Cooper play and laugh.
Otto was blessed by the loving care of many individuals other than his family in his 18 months, most notably Dr. Henderson and nurse Angie at University Pediatrics; Dr. Jae, Dr. Su, and all the nurses at Texas Children’s Hospital; Carol South, Kathy Barrow, and Jana Aguilar at ECI; and April, Amy, Olivia, Jenni, and Dr. C.H. Prihoda at Family Hospice of College Station.
A celebration of Otto’s life and his “homecoming” will be held privately with immediate family in Navasota, Texas. In lieu of gifts, flowers, or other generous acts, please spend a meaningful moment reading a book to or creating a lasting memory with a child.
“…Your love’s an ocean not a river, a symphony and not just a song
I don’t think everybody’s right, I just think most of us are wrong
I think that when we get to heaven, we’re gonna’ laugh when we can see
How hard we tried to make it, and how easy it should be
Because providence is endless, and mercy is a mystery
And fear is no good reason to believe in anything…”
Praise the Lord, Sean McConnell
“…Let your love shine down on me, light the way to be…oh, and these are the words that I pray, I need my sweet Lord’s help today.”
Sweet Lord, Seth James
“…Though there’s darkness all around me, my faith is strong, as I traveled on into the night…don’t say goodnight, just turn out the lights…
Irish Goodbye, Reckless Kelly
Otto is survived by his brother and best friend, Cooper Olsen (2), mother, Kourtney, and father, Gus, of Navasota; his “Poppa and Kizzy,” Ken and Kathy Rogers of College Station, TX and his “Gran and Beej,” Byrom and Pat Gruner of Navasota; Uncle, aunt, and cousins, Kendall, Angela, Riley, and Mason Rogers of Spring, TX, as well as Sam, Brandi, Clara, and Ben Gruner of Dallas, TX.
Although his time on our earth was not as long as we hoped, Otto entered a fighter at 34 weeks and left the same way. Otto loved PBS’ “Daniel Tiger” and “The Wonder Pets” television shows, the music of Sean McConnell, Seth James (Walker) and Reckless Kelly, and being read books like “I Am a Bunny” and “The Going to Bed Book.” Otto also loved watching his brother Cooper play and laugh.
Otto was blessed by the loving care of many individuals other than his family in his 18 months, most notably Dr. Henderson and nurse Angie at University Pediatrics; Dr. Jae, Dr. Su, and all the nurses at Texas Children’s Hospital; Carol South, Kathy Barrow, and Jana Aguilar at ECI; and April, Amy, Olivia, Jenni, and Dr. C.H. Prihoda at Family Hospice of College Station.
A celebration of Otto’s life and his “homecoming” will be held privately with immediate family in Navasota, Texas. In lieu of gifts, flowers, or other generous acts, please spend a meaningful moment reading a book to or creating a lasting memory with a child.
“…Your love’s an ocean not a river, a symphony and not just a song
I don’t think everybody’s right, I just think most of us are wrong
I think that when we get to heaven, we’re gonna’ laugh when we can see
How hard we tried to make it, and how easy it should be
Because providence is endless, and mercy is a mystery
And fear is no good reason to believe in anything…”
Praise the Lord, Sean McConnell
“…Let your love shine down on me, light the way to be…oh, and these are the words that I pray, I need my sweet Lord’s help today.”
Sweet Lord, Seth James
“…Though there’s darkness all around me, my faith is strong, as I traveled on into the night…don’t say goodnight, just turn out the lights…
Irish Goodbye, Reckless Kelly
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