More detail on this person: Robert (Bobby)
Rodriguez, United States Army Major (retired)
entered onto eternal rest on July 11, 2015. He was
born on January 12, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margarito
and Estella Rodriguez and one brother, Richard
Rodriguez (Julia).
He is survived by his beloved wife Maria Lidia
Rodriguez and his loving family; his sons, Ronald
and Robert Rodriguez and daughter, Rebecca
Rodriguez. Also surviving him are his brothers
Margarito Rodriguez (Minnie), Rudy Rodriguez
(Sherri) and one sister, Linda Rodriguez.
He is also survived by his step grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was a graduate of Pleasanton High School
where he excelled in track. Attended Texas A&M.
Served three tours in South Vietnam as a Signal
Officer where he twice was shot down; once in a
two seater one engine plane doing intelligence and
was listed as Missing in Action for 10 days and
another in a helicopter and was categorized as
Missing in Action for eight days where he helped
carry his co-pilot to safety.
Bobby was a recipient of numerous
commendations: National Defense Service Medal,
Army Aviator Badge, Vietnam Service Medal w/8
Campaign Stars, Army Commendation Medal,
Purple Star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit
Citation and several others. After retirement,
Robert continued his work with the government at
the Pentagon as a civil servant.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that any
donations be made to the Wounded Warriors
Project. Make checks to: Wounded Warrior Project,
P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 .
A rosary will be at St. Andrew Catholic Church
Friday, July 17 at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10
a.m. Interment at Ft. Sam Houston National
Cemetery pending.
Burial information: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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