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Visitation 4:00 -7:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 2016 Rosary 7:00 PM Mission Park Funeral Chapels North 3401 Cherry Ridge Mass - 10:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2016 Main Post Chapel 1605 Wilson St procession will depart at 9:30 AM Monday morning. Interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:15 AM Rene Rodriguez, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with the Lord July 14, 2016. He was born September 9, 1939 in Mission, TX to Carlos & Dolores Rodriguez who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Carlos, Erasmo, Joel, Leonel, Alicia, and Yolanda. Rene served in the Texas National Guard from 1957 -1962 when he was called to active duty. He was assigned in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. After several years overseas he served as Platoon Sergeant at Ft. Sam Houston. He served two tours in Vietnam and served as a medical advisor to military and civilian personnel on how to handle mass casualties. Through the years 1971 – 1980, he was given various assignments, but one of the most interesting was providing transportation to the late President Johnson. In 1984 he was assigned as Liaison Sergeant at the International Airport and then retired from the military in 1985 with numerous awards and decorations which include the Meritorious Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Medical and various others. After Rene retried from the Army he was employed at H.E.B. Headquarters as a Security Alarm Specialist, he was employed from 1988 thru 2006 and retired with18 years of service. In addition, after his military retirement he also volunteered for 20 years with numerous organizations. He was mostly proud of serving God Almighty at the Dodd Field Chapel, Fort Sam Houston Texas where he assisted the Protestant Gospel and Catholic religious services every Sunday and during the week as needed. Rene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Natalia S. Rodriguez; sons, Rene Rodriguez, Jr. and wife Esther, Roberto Rodriguez and wife Janice, Ruben Rodriguez and wife Mary Esther; grandchildren, Trish Milam, Nick, Julianna, Jacob, Joshua Rodriguez; Step-Grandchildren, Carlos Martinez, Lauren De La Garza; Great Grandchildren, Joseph and Analece Milam; sisters, Dora Rodriguez, Sylvia Rodriguez Porter, Gloria R. Hernandez, Susie R. DePriest and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.

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Rene Rodriguez, Sr.

September 9, 1939 - July 14, 2016