Gerrard “Gerry” “Ghost” Diaz, 35, of Green Bay, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Gerry was born on April 23, 1979, in Chicago. He attended Aldo Leopold and Preble High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from St. Norbert College, where he was a member of BIG, in 2004. After graduation, Gerry did freelance writing for the St. Norbert College magazine.
Even from a young age, Gerry wanted to be a writer and loved books. He worked at Barnes and Noble, as well as the Green Bay Press Gazette, where he developed the Snapshot weekly neighborhood newspaper. He also worked for the National Geographic series “My Life is a Zoo” (natgeotv.com.au/tv/my-life-is-a-zoo). Most recently, Gerry was the sports editor for The Shawano Leader, living his dream of covering the Green Bay Packers. He also wrote about the Packers for NFL.com and CBS Sports. In addition to writing, Gerry loved music, film and politics.
Gerry is survived by the love of his life, Kelsey Kubale; his mother, Kim Diaz, and her half side, Tim Torrez; his uncle, Kevin Howell; cousins, Danny, Nick and Aaron Howell; great-uncles, aunts and cousins from the Gunderson and Rutherford families; as well as his furry friends, Meno, Cala, and Kalevala.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lorrita (Lolly) Howell, and his grandfather, Paul Rutherford.
Friends and family are encouraged to gather at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Dudley Birder Hall, 400 Grant St., on the St. Norbert campus on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, beginning at noon. A memorial service with a sharing of memories will be held at 2 p.m.
Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to Gerry’s family.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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