Frank Rodriguez

Rodriguez, Frank J., Sr. (Poncho) Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Grandfather. Passed away February 9, 2007 at the age of 86. Frank was a life long resident of St. Paul's West Side and a dedicated community activist. Preceded in death by sons, Michael, James and David. Survived by wife, Ramona; children, Shirley (Joseph) Elizondo, AnnaMarie (Ronald) Krueger; Frank Jr., John and James (Judy) Rodriguez; many grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Early in his career he served as Secretary Treasurer of Construction and General Laborers Local 132, he was with the union for more than 30 years. He was a true advocate for economic justice as a labor leader and for human rights. As a life long DFLer he entered the political arena and was elected the first Hispanic member to the State House of Representatives in June 1979. Frank was a very active member of many church and civic organizations throughout his entire life and was named West Sider of the Year in 1978. He served as an usher and secretary-treasurer at his beloved Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was named Grand Knight into the Knights of Columbus. Frank was born in Sheridan, Wyoming and settled with his parents on St. Paul's West Side at the early age of two. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1940 and married his high school sweetheart Ramona Reyes. He and Ramona celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July, 2006. Please join us for a celebration and tribute of this wonderful man's life! Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday, February 16, 2007 at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH 401 Concord St., St. Paul. Visitation 4PM-8PM on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH and again at 9am-10am Friday prior to the Mass. The Knights of Columbus will lead the rosary prayer service starting at 6PM. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Bradshaw 651-222-8597