Ruiz, Keith D. Keith D. Ruiz, 38, Green Bay, died unexpectedly, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at a local hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1973, in Manchester, Conn., to Victor and Judith (Brown) Ruiz. Keith graduated from Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich, Ill., with the Class of 1992. While in high school he played baseball and basketball. He later attended St. Norbert College. In 1996, Keith attended the Milwaukee Police Academy. Upon graduation in 1997, he began his career in law enforcement. In recent years, Keith owned and operated Edge Investigation LLC in Green Bay. On June 7, 2007, Keith was united in marriage to Renee in Algoma. He was a comic book reader and collector. He enjoyed movies, and was an avid sports enthusiast. Keith had a great love for his family, especially his wife and children.

Survivors include his wife, Renee; three children, Grayson Ruiz, Jade Ruiz, Johnathon Golla, all of Green Bay; his parents; Victor and Judith Ruiz, Williamsburg, Va., a sister and brother-in-law, Cathleen and Rick Wedel, Appleton; his grandparents, Olga Ruiz, Ormond Beach, Fla.; Milton and Marion Brown, Vernon, Conn.; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Juley, Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Rachel Juley, Green Bay; three nieces and a nephew, Hannah and Hailey Wedel, Appleton; Caleb and Bonnie Lovato, Colorado Springs, Colo.; other relatives and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Michael Ruiz; and his grandfather, Victor M. Ruiz.

Friends and relatives may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 14. Friends may also call at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., Howard, from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. John Bergstadt officiating. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

The family extends a special thanks to the nurses and staff of 6th Floor CCU at St. Vincent Hospital and a special thanks to Dr. Alshahrain for his care and kindness shown to Keith and his family.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on May 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Ruiz

22 Entries

Jen (Abbas) de Jong

May 7, 2022

Ten years. I can´t believe you´ve been gone so long. Thinking of you and your family today.

Jade Ruiz

July 8, 2017

I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I miss you tons. I wish you were here to help me with life. I miss your smile and your laugh. I love you dad.

Parimal Sapovadia

June 7, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss!!! I went to high school with Keith. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP buddy!!!

Jon Beck

June 7, 2012

Very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and son. I have only good memories of Keith from Lake Zurich HS, especially playing baseball with him. Sincere prayers for your entire family.

Bridget Bussler Grauwels

May 24, 2012

Rick and Cathy: We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
David and Bridget Grauwels , Madison Wisconsin

Renee Ruiz

May 18, 2012

To the best husband and father the kids and I will miss you always but will in time try to focus our energy on the great times we had together.....thank you for being my best friend and my superman.....the moon hangs because of you.

Emily Klunke

May 15, 2012

Cathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and all your family.

Mark Pettke

May 15, 2012

Ruiz family,
my condolences in the time of your loss. I graduated from the Milwaukee police academy with Keith. I will always remember laughing through some boring training with Keith . He was always smiling, laughing and joking. He will be missed.

Jason Kane

May 15, 2012

Dear Ruiz Family, my thought and prayers are with you. Keith and I were in the same MPD academy class in 1996. I am very sorry for your loss.

Amy Dennison

May 14, 2012

Dear Ruiz Family,
Keith could light up a room in an instant with his smile and was so jovial everyone always wanted to be around him. I was blessed to be a “Kween” for his college social group BIG and wish the years since college and miles from each other were not so great or far. It never felt like that much time had passed until I learned of Keith's passing as we always picked up where let left off in our conversations and banter, our last meeting not quite two years ago. I can still hear his voice and feel his amazing presence when I think of him and the fun we had. He is gone from us to soon. You are in my prayers. I miss you Monkey!

Josy

May 14, 2012

Dear Renee and family,
I'm so sorry for your lost.I hope you can find peace in knowing that Keith is in the place we will all be someday, no pain or worries. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenny Bartels

May 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children Renee

The Clausens

May 14, 2012

Dear Ruiz family,

My wife and I went to college with Keith at St. Norbert. I was actually his RA one year. Keith was a fun guy who contributed to a great experience at St. Norbert. We hope that the time you had with him and the memories that exist will help assuage the pain of your grief and loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Betsy Anderson

May 14, 2012

Dear Vic and Judy,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. WE will keep you in our prayers. I have fond memories of how he took care of Laur and her friends while they attended UW-M May God be with you in this very sad time. Sincerely, Mark and Betsy Anderson_

Ruben Rosario

May 13, 2012

We were extremely saddened to hear of Keith's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope you find some peace and comfort with each other both now and in the future.
Love, The Rosario Family

David Nelson

May 13, 2012

Renee, John, Grayson, Jade & Family. It's very difficult to put into words how we feel about the loss of Keith. He could make me smile no matter what. Seeing him show up at Scouts, I knew there would be a good time. Kathy and I, will always remember our fun evenings together with Renee and Keith at Jake's Pizza and the Top Hat. We are honored to be friends of your family, and look forward to being with you through the remaining years of school, scouting and beyond. We give thanks for all the wonderful things Keith gave to everyone. ~The Nelsons

May 13, 2012

To the Ruiz Family, we were very saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Carl and Judy Ouellette(Willington Ct.)

Jen Abbas de Jong

May 13, 2012

I am so sad to hear of Keith's passing. I was fortunate enough to be his Hall Director when he was an RA at Burke Hall at SNC back in the mid 90s. When I think of Keith, I think of him teaching me to play Madden football, his green and gold Zubas, his charming smile, our surprise birthday party for his 21st birthday, and the way he effortlessly balanced enforcing the rules with earning the respect of everyone around him. As it goes, we lost touch over the years and briefly reconnected over FB. I was happy to know he married and started a family, and my deepest condolences go out now to Renee, Grayson, Jade, Jonathan, and all Keith's family.

Chris Willcox

May 13, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Keith was a very nice and caring person. Our prayers are with you Renee and family.

The Crew From Heavy Duty Wrecker

Tammie & Susan

May 13, 2012

Renee, Grayson, Jade & Jonathan - know you have many friends to rely on and that are here for you. Cannot even imagine your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammie & Susan

May 13, 2012

Renee, Grayson, Jade & Jonathan....know you have many friends here for you if you need it. Cannot even imagine your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 13, 2012

Cathy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family at this difficult time. The Lemmert Family

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