Juan Manuel Rodriguez

Juan Manuel "Manny" Rodriguez, 56, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Oct 31, 2024. He was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, on November 14, 1967 to Ponciano and Blanca Rodriguez. He graduated from Whitewater High School and continued his education at Gateway, earning a degree in marketing. He had a love for helping people and worked in healthcare for over 30 years as a CNA.
He enjoyed shooting darts with his lifelong friends: Robert Bramley, Brian Quass, and Todd Piper. To know Manny, you knew he had a love for his Washington Redskins, now known as the Commanders. He loved to play cards and watch horse races. He also cherished spending time with family.
Manny was preceded in death by his Father, his Mother, his brother Ponciano "Cookie", and a nephew, Ponciano Jr "PJ".
He is survived by his three sisters, Guadalupe (Jorge) Garcia-Chi-Dzul, Whitewater, Crecencia Rodriguez, Whitewater, and Blanca Garcia, Waukesha. And also a brother, Victor (Sandy) Rodriguez, many nieces, including Cassandra Rodriguez and Blanca A Garcia, both with whom he shared a special bond, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at St. Patrick's Church in Whitewater on November 14, 2024. Visitation will start at 11 am, with a Mass to follow at noon. There will be a private burial at Calvary Cemetery. Nitardy Funeral Home assisted the family with the final arrangement.