He had three children with his wife, Myrtle: daughter, Marcella Delight (born August 18, 1902; died November 8, 1915); son, Richard (born September 23, 1917); and son, Worth Gruelle.
Author, composer and artist who illustrated "Raggedy Ann" books and "Mr. Tweedeele" for the New York Herald. He was educated in high school, and also composed the "Raggedy Ann Song Books".