Robert "Rob" Charles Ruhlin

On the morning of October 18, 2014, Rob Ruhlin passed away at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas TX, as a result of injuries received in a traffic accident. Rob was 33 years old. Rob was born in Houston, TX on November 1, 1980. He was the oldest child of Judy Mosley Ruhlin and Bruce Michael Ruhlin. From his early years Rob was a planner and strategic thinker who enjoyed masterminding activities which would get his little brother in trouble. Where other children had excuses, Rob had a detailed analytical argument reviewing the pros and cons. Rob and his family moved to Charleston, WV in April 1990. Rob went to Sacred Heart Elementary and was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School in 1999. In High School Rob developed his love for playing guitar and drums, and bought his first vintage Cadillac. In 2003, Rob graduated from The Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio with degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law on June 11, 2006. He received a Master of Law in Taxation from the New York University School of Law in 2010. Rob was licensed to practice law in Texas, New York, several US District Courts, and the United States Tax Court. On July 5th 2003, Rob married his high school sweetheart, Kristen Adele Pinkston. Although the marriage ended in 2010, Rob and Kristen remained friends. Kristen has custody of their beloved dog, Chip. After law school in 2006, Rob and Kristen moved to New York, NY. Rob enjoyed life in a big city, the only drawback being the small space causing him to part with his classic cars and musical equipment. While working for a couple of small law firms, he attended NYU. In August 2010, Rob relocated from New York to Dallas with 3 boxes, a suitcase, and a snowboard. In Dallas, Rob worked for Meadows Collier before starting his own practice and was of counsel with Blanscet, Hooper, and Hale; and was most recently of counsel with Chad West. Rob embraced life in Dallas. When he first moved there he lived on Allen Street, but eventually felt he had to relocate because he felt like he was the old man in the neighborhood. In 2013, Rob bought a home in Oak Cliff and invested hundreds of hours uncovering its hidden beauty. With room to expand, he began to collect vehicles, guitars, and drums. Rob loved music, running, snowboarding, traveling on the open road, and singing karaoke. He loved being out with people. He loved his extended family, and he always attended reunions, weddings, and other gatherings. Rob is predeceased by his maternal grandfather William Charles Mosley. Rob is survived by his parents Bruce and Judy Ruhlin, his brother Michael “Mike” Paul Ruhlin, his maternal grandmother Shirley Laverne Whitley Mosley, his paternal grandparents William Bradley Ruhlin and Joan Theresa Kavanaugh Ruhlin; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The Ruhlin family will be present to receive friends Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079. The funeral service will commence Friday, October 24 at 10:00 AM at the Dettling Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Rob's memory to Child Advocates, Inc. at www.childadvocates.org UPDATE: There will be a memorial gathering in Dallas from 5:30 to 7:30 on Thursday, Oct 30 at the Magnolia Hotel Dallas, in the downtown area at 1401 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Robert "Rob" Charles Ruhlin

November 1, 1980 - October 18, 2014