Oscar H. Rodriguez Jr.

Adrian—Oscar H. Rodriguez, Jr., age 66, of Adrian, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice. Oscar was born December 10, 1946, to Rosa (Herrera) and Oscar G. Rodriguez Sr. in San Antonio, TX. He served his country in the Army, where he was a member of the 5th Army Band, during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. He received an Associate’s degree in Humanities from Wayne State University. He married Lucile Garza on August 13, 1966 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Adrian. Oscar was a member of the AM Vets, American Legion, VFW, LULAC, GI Forum , SER Jobs for Progress and St. Mary’s of Good Counsel Church. He worked as regional director of Check & Go, as well as director of Haviland House and medical records at Bixby Hospital. Oscar started playing saxophone at the age of 5 and professionally at 9 years old, traveling all over to share his musical talent. He played in many bands but most notably the “ La Fuerza Band”, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his devoted wife of 47 years, Lucile; his mother, Rosa of Adrian, his loving daughters, Regina (Christian) Howard and Trina (Mark) Stepansky all of Adrian; his treasured grandchildren, Calvin Martin Howard, Alexa Nicolette Howard and Gavin Gar Stepansky; his siblings, Ann (Juan) Cuellar of Spring Lake, MI, Gloria Rodriguez of Adrian, Rojelio (Gracie) of Deerfield, Lisa (Patrick) Wheat of Dublin, OH, and Sabrina (Christian) Wyman of Manitou Beach; his favorite aunt, Rose Garcia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar G., his mother in law, Ramona Saenz and father in law, Pedro Saenz. Oscar’s family would especially like to thank the staff at the Hospice of Lenawee, the Hickman Cancer Center and U of M Cancer Center for their wonderful care. Mass of the Resurrection will be Monday, July 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s of Good Counsel Church with Rev. Shaun Lowery as celebrant. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Wagley Funeral Home from 3 to 8 p.m., with a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be at the church an hour before the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or to donor’s choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

Oscar H. Rodriguez Jr.

December 10, 1946 - July 10, 2013