Thomas William Ruhe, passed away on January 29, 2022, in Corpus Christi Texas at the age of 65. He was born on February 7, 1956 in Houston Texas.
A lifelong Texan, Tom was a graduate of Westchester High school in Houston - Class of 1974, and Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. He had a long career in law enforcement and security working for Harris County Constable, his own security company, and as security manager for Allied Universal. He also owned and ran a trucking company for a while and loved being out on the open road. Tom was looking forward to retirement in Shiner, Texas and his life was cut too short.
Tom was predeceased by; his father Robert William Ruhe, Jr., his mother Elouise Griffin Ruhe, and brother Dave Lynn Roberts.
Tom is survived by: the sunshine of his life, his wife Marilou Mata Ruhe; son Austin Jake Ruhe; sister Sandra Buczynski (Tony) and sister Mary Bertus (Lester) - WHS 1980; step daughters, Shella Marie, Mechele and Ailyn; grandchildren, Chelsea Savannah, Isiah and Cassie Snow; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and great nieces & nephews.
Graveside Service: at St. Mary’s cemetery in Hallettsville, Texas, on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital in Tom’s honor.
BIRTH
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
DEATH
29 January 2022 (aged 65) Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, USA
BURIAL
Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas William Ruhe of Corpus Christi, Texas, born in Houston, Texas, who passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert William Ruhe, Jr. and Elouise Griffin Ruhe; and his brother Dave Lynn Roberts. He is survived by : his wife Marilou Mata Ruhe; his son Austin Jake Ruhe; his sisters, Sandra Buczynski (Tony) and Mary Bertus (Lester); his step-daughters, Shella Marie, Mechele and Ailyn; and his grandchildren, Chelsea Savannah, Isiah and Cassie Snow. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews; and great nieces & nephews.
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