In Loving Memory Of

Shane Ruhl

April 21, 1986 – February 11, 2024

Lived 37 years

Colac Cemetery · Colac, Victoria

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"Forever 37"

Life story

Precious, loved and loving son of Paul and Annette.

Hero father to Nelly-May and Letty-Jaye

Adored brother and brother-in-law to Stacey and Lincoln, Elisha and Steve, Marli and Kane.

Cheeky uncle to Xantha, Hemi, Jazlene, Cleo, Stormi and Tiger.

On Sunday 11th of February 2024 Shane was tragically taken in a microlight accident in Colac West. Shane and his father Paul always had a passion for flying and many years ago they decided to take up the hobby and completed all relevant training in flying microlights. They purchased their very own microlight and would spend endless hours each weekend continuing to learn the art of flying the aircraft but unfortunately didn’t master that final flight.

Shane loved all things Ford, was a passionate truck driver for over 16 years and travelled Australia wide for various companies with his dream in life to eventually drive his own truck.

His career started when he worked at Wheadon’s Transport as a truck tyre fitter where he always had the urge to test drive each truck after every job and self-taught himself on how to drive a B-Double. This is where Shane’s obsession for truck driving began. He worked for many companies including Lane Transport in Kalani, McKays in Colac, Heytesbury Stockfeeds, Booths, BBH and finishing his passionate truck career with Layanda. Shane was renowned for his hard work ethic whilst always taking pride in how his truck would look, making sure it was always spotless.

Shane enjoyed anything outdoors and adventurous including the annual Bathurst trip with the boys, also crossing the Simpson Desert was a trip Shane accomplished many time’s with his dad, Paul.

Time of birth 12:50pm in Colac, Victoria

Taurus ♉️

7lb 11oz

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Shane Getting His First Tattoo

Shane & Elly

Truck Convoy For Shane Paul Ruhl

Lifetime

The world Shane knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1986

Born April 21

1988

Shane was 2 when Australia celebrated its Bicentenary

1989

Shane was 3 when the Berlin Wall fell

1991

Shane was 5 when the Soviet Union dissolved

1997

Shane was 11 when IBM's Deep Blue computer defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov

2000

Shane was 14 when the Summer Olympics opened in Sydney

2008

Dad & Daughters

2024

Achievments Awards & Achievments

2024

Passed away February 11, age 37

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Stacey Alfred 27w

🧡Uncle Baz, Aunty Lyn & Family

Happy 40th Heavenly Birthday. What a sad day and it’s supposed to be a celebration. Our heart breaks. Love From Uncle Baz, Aunty Lyn & Family

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Stacey Alfred 27w

40th Birthday Wishes

Bro, today you would have turned 40. Instead, you’ll always be 37 in our hearts. Not a day goes by that you’re not missed- your laugh, your smartass humour, your strength and just the way you showed up for the people you loved. Life hasn’t been the same without you, and it never will be. We celebrate you today, the memories, the love, and the impact you left on all of us. Forever my brother, forever in our hearts. #Forever37

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Marli DiVirgilio 27w

Happy 40th

Happy birthday to my big bro. Today was your day, 40 years!! Love you and miss you so much Fuck you would love Tiger so much!

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Stacey Alfred 37w

2 years of missing my bro 🤍

Before I knew the pain of losing you, I knew the joy of loving you. Because the love came first. It came before the goodbye, before the silence, before the ache that sits in my chest every day. It was real, bright, alive. The laughter that filled the room, the small moments that felt ordinary then but feel priceless now. Even though the grief feels unbearable, I’d choose that love again and again. Because the hurt only exists because the love was that deep. You will forever be my no. 1 bro

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Elisha Currer 37w

2 years today my bro.

2 years ago, worst day of my life Two years gone, yet you remain A memory that time cannot stain A brother, father, son, uncle, friend so dear A loss that's still hard to bear You were an amazing brother, a guiding light A love that shone, in the dark of night Your kids will cherish, the memories made With a dad like you, their hearts are not fade Your laughter echoes, your smile stays In my heart, a bittersweet haze I miss our talks, the memories we made The bond we shared, the laughs we've had You were the best, in every way A shining light, that's here to stay Your love and light, still guide me through In this world, and the next, I'll love you true 🕊️ I love you, bro, forevermore A bond like ours, will never be torn.