Justo Rodriguez

Justo Rodriguez, 91, lived in Port Lavaca, Texas most of his life he passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor in Wabash, Indiana. He was born on May 5, 1922 in Falls City, Texas to the late Justo and Guadalupe (Munoz) Rodriguez, he recently moved to Wabash to be with his family. A special thank you goes to Millers Merry Manor for taking exceptional care of Justo.

Justo served his country as a Combat Engineer and a Bridge Carpenter in the United States Army during WWII in Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and France, where he received 1 Service Stripe, 4 Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Ribbon. Justo Rodriguez married Lydia Martinez, she passed away on December 11, 2002. He worked as a Janitor for the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca, Texas for 27 years, he also did gardening and yard work. Justo was a man after God’s own heart, he lead a simple life. Justo belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Justo is survived by a son, Alfonso Rodriguez (Paula Morgan) of Noblesville, Indiana; six daughters, Mrs. Tim (Guadalupe) Ryder of Marion, Indiana, Nasaria Weaver of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Michael (Eduvina “Edwina”) Keen of Wabash, Indiana, Marina Ross of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Roy (Olga) Galvan of Gas City, Indiana, and Mrs. Elix (Elva) Brewer of Carrollton, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, brother and half-brother, along with his parents.

Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana with Military Honors.

Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com