Ryan C. Ruhkamp, 24, of Shelby, passed away on January 17, 2018, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Ryan's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday January 26th 2018 at Fifth Ave Christian Church. Ryan's family suggests Memorial donations be made at Stockman Bank, PO Box 1271, Havre, MT  59501, for a college fund for his son Jack Rindy, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Ryan was born on July 27, 1993, in Havre to Bryan and Vicki(White) Ruhkamp. He was raised in Havre. He attended Havre Public Schools where he graduated in May of 2011. Two of his proudest moments were being awarded the Chess Champion in the 8th grade and receiving the Woodworking department award his senior year.  Ryan was smart and hard-working. He worked numerous jobs throughout his short life, Custom Collision Repair, North Star Dodge, Taco Treat, and Evergreen Sprinklers and Landscaping just to name a few. He was currently working as a manager for Columbia Grain in Sweet Grass, MT.

Ryan lived every day to the fullest from the day he was born. He made friends with everyone and always had a smile on his face. He had a very infectious laugh. If you were down and he showed up, you didn't stay down for long. He loved hunting, fishing, golfing and online gaming with his brother and friends. Ryan was very close to his dad, he called him Pops. They enjoyed shopping for deals online, hunting, and trading things back and forth, which Ryan usually got the better deal. Ryan liked to wheel and deal which helped with his desire to change vehicles often. He was either a lucky shot or just a great hunter depending on who you talked to.

Ryan lived for his two dogs, Boss and Gunner, but most of all for his son Jack whom he adored and loved with all his heart.

Ryan was preceded in death by his grandfather Jean Ruhkamp and good friend Seth Anderson. He is survived by his son Jack and significant other Amanda Rindy; his parents Bryan and Vicki Ruhkamp of Havre, and his siblings Ross Ruhkamp (Meagan Connor) and Randi Ruhkamp, all of Havre; his Grandma Beverly Ruhkamp of Havre and Herbert and Lois White of Hingham; his nephew James Chaisson of Havre his long standing roommate, and best friend, Trey Brown of Havre; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many dear friends.