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Robert Rodriguez Obituary
Robert Rodriguez "LJ", age 52 of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning August 31st after a short battle with colon cancer. He left us peacefully in his sleep. He was a self-proclaimed "fishin' magician" and loved the time on his boat with his Sweetie.
Robert enjoyed hunting, his spur-of-the-moment road trips and his annual outings to the apple orchard and Frankenmuth with his kids.
He was an avid sports fan, a CYO football coach, corner man for Toughman, and he coached many of his daughters' sports teams. He was a die hard Miami Dolphins fan.
He was employed by Jeep for 33 years. During his time there, he served as a union steward, was a founding member and the first president of the Toledo Jeep Hispanic Association and was a Diamante Award recipient in 2004.
Robert is survived by his wife, Annie; daughters, Jessica (Greg), Erika (Chris), and their mother Kim Martin, Victoria (Richie), Monica (Tyler), and Sabrina (Chad). Also surviving are grandbabies, Adrian, Elijah, Krissy, Xavier, and Landen; mother, Dolores; siblings, Rose Mary (Jack), Santos (Beth), Ramona (Kyle), Rebecca (Marcus), Ricky (Heather), and Paulie; sisters-in-law, Catherine, Sherry, and Brenda (Jim); along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Santos; daughter, Jamye; niece, Marissa; brother, Richie; Tia Anita, Aunt Rita; uncles, Butch, Jared, Tiodolo and Oscar.
Visitation for Robert will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 6 p.m. in Urbanski Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 5055 Secor Road, Toledo, 419-475-5055.
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JOHN VANBUSKIRK
September 2, 2020
FISHN MAGICIAN, RIP BRO- MISS YA MAN
John Joe Martinez Sr
September 8, 2017
I am glad that we could call each other friend.
To all of Roberts family, I send my condolences.
Jane Alvarado
September 6, 2017
Rodriguez Family,
No one can prepare you for a loss; It comes like swift wind. However take comfort in knowing that Robert is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
Robert departed from earth he never truly leaves, for he is still alive in your hearts and minds, through you he lives on. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you.
Please accept my heart felt condolence.
Jessica Dunahoo
September 5, 2017
R.I.H.
Danny Garcia
September 5, 2017
TO the Rodriguez,familia,our prayers go out to you all,Robert will be missed by alL,who knew him,May he rest in peace.God bless you all.
Austin Family
September 5, 2017
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Terri Gonzales
September 4, 2017
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Robert. Our families literally grew up together. From St. Francis De Sales School to St. Hedwig's and beyond. We are so grateful for a lifetime of memories of Robert. I pray for the entire Rodriguez family for comfort and strength after Robert has been laid to rest...that is when his loss will be most profound. Take care of each other, until you are all together again.
Eva Polek
September 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Anne Self
September 3, 2017
Robert, my classmate at St. Hedwig,s and union brother (steward) at Jeep. May you rest in eternal paradise. Until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers w/ your loved ones during this time of great sorrow.
Marcos Soto
September 3, 2017
You will be missed my brother. .I will always remember our good times together and will always remember the day you held my first born in one hand. Things like that is what will always keep me smiling when I think of u ... until we meet again love you bro ....
John Vanbuskirk
September 3, 2017
Robert was a good man to say the least, the best Freind anyone could ask for. Annie, Erica,Jessica & Family- Robert will be missed by many, Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, Fishn Magician we Love & miss you man, so until we meet again FISH ON
Boony man
Jeep Retirees
September 3, 2017
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mary Apodaca
September 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, Ramona. I will be praying you, Dolores, and your family.
Janie Delgado
September 3, 2017
Rest in heaven
Apolito Vasquez
September 3, 2017
Rest in peace my brother. Until we meet again.
September 3, 2017
My condolences to the Rodriquez family. Thoughts and prayers for you in the time of loss. Robert was a good man and enjoyed working with him. RH
Rico Angie Soto
September 2, 2017
I'm lost for words right now but to Erica and Jessica I'm so sorry for your loss. Robert meant alot to us so many memories I'm not sure where to began but we Love you little big brother - Rico & angie
September 2, 2017
To Annie, Sabrina, and the rest of the Rodriguez family:
I just saw Robert and Annie this past Saturday night, and when I heard of his passing just a few days later, I was in total shock. Cherish your memories, and hold on to each other right now. God will carry you through. Let little Landen know how much his Papa loved him, and let your memories of Robert become his memories. I'm thinking of both of you daily.
God bless you and your loved ones.
Ryan and Stacey Stevens
Tammy Rowan Harwell
September 2, 2017
To the Rodriquez family,
My heart is sad for your loss.
Robert was around our house a lot, as a kid,and always a good kid.
I only seen him briefly , when I made trips to Toledo.
Always had a smile and a great hug
I hope your memories of him , keep you smiling
Leslie Carter
September 2, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of this amazing he was definitely a good man and he's gonna truly be missed by us all we love you guys stay as strong as you possibly can!! We love you guys from all of the neighbors across the street love the szych. Family!!!
Nicky Imm
September 1, 2017
So sorry for you and your families lost Mona. Thoughts and prayers with your family during this tragic time. Neighbor Nicky
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