In Loving Memory

of Renate "Ronnie" Ruland

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Hwy, Middletown. 

Obituary

Renate Hotrich Ruland known as Ronnie, 74, passed away peacefully on August 3rd with her children by her side. A fierce warrior, she valiantly fought pancreatic cancer for the last year, vowing to be there to see the important milestones of her children and grandchildren. She was known as “Momma Ru” or “Nana Ru” to all who loved her.

Born in Görlitz, Germany, she immigrated to Brooklyn, NY with her parents in 1955. Ronnie spent her early adulthood in Middletown, NJ where she and her first husband settled and raised their children, forming strong bonds with friends who became family. For over 30 years, she worked as a Medical Administrator for Drs. Harry and Stephen Swartz. In 2001, she met her current husband, and they relocated to Forked River in 2002, where she enjoyed a semi-retired life filled with establishing friendships and traveling. Her favorite places to travel included annual visits to Myrtle Beach, SC and anywhere she could find a lighthouse and sand.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Anna, her first husband, Gary Ruland, and her sister, Crystal Hotrich Hermann.

She is survived by her children, Kristina McKinley (Marc), Daniel Ruland (Jennifer), her grandchildren, Matthew & Andrew McKinley, and Kevin, Karlie, & Cody Ruland. She is also survived by her husband, James Kwiatkowski, his daughters, Melissa Maloy (Ryan), Heather Talbot (Mark), and their children, Taylor & Alexandra Maloy, and Mia Talbot.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Middletown, NJ on August 30th at 10 am for family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Christ Episcopal Church, Middletown, NJ where her children were baptized, married, and grandchildren were baptized.