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Rodriguez, Joe

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February
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2003
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Rodriguez, Joe
Ann Arbor, MI
Age 77, died peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2003 at the Veteran's Hospital with family surrounding him. He was born September 11, 1925 in Buda, TX to Refugio and Maria Rodriguez. He was married for 49 years to Winifred Spaulding. Also surviving are his children: Margaret (John) Bertz, Jo Ann (Bob) Cullip, De Wayne "Pete", Denise, and Marlene Rodriguez; grandchildren: Patrick and Valerie Cullip, Maria and Stella Rodriguez and Kristen and Ashleigh Rodriguez-Betz; brothers, Salvador, John (Irene), Mike (June) Rodriguez; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special godchild Dennis Deck and his brother Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Valentino. Joe served in the Marines Corp during World War II, and was a member of the famous flag raising platoon that raised the flag at Iwo Jima. Ironically, Joe died on the anniversary of this historic event. Joe was a cement finisher with Local 14 until his retirement and also coached many different sports in the greater Ann Arbor area for more than 55 years, touching the lives of many. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm Wednesday and Thursday at Muehlig Funeral Chapel with a Rosary at 7pm Thursday. A funeral mass will be Friday, 11 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the burial at St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Joe Rodriguez Memorial Fund c/o the Marine Corp League.