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Ricardo Rodriguez Obituary
Ricardo Rodriguez, 54, of Risingsun, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Toledo Hospital.
He was born March 14, 1969, in Toledo, to José and Ofilia (Campos) Rodriguez Sr. Ricardo married Juanieta (Clouser) Smothers in July, 2017.
Ricardo is survived by his loving wife, Juanieta; daughter, Destiny S. Rodriguez; stepchildren, Lucas, Dalton, Julia, and Sabrina; siblings, Rosendo (Lisa) Rodriguez, Miguel (Sandra) Rodriguez, Ralph (Kathy) Rodriguez, Yolanda Caplinger, Elida Rodriguez MacDonald, José Rodriguez Jr., Alfredo Gusman, and Daniel Gusman; stepgrandchildren, Thomas, Adean, Lucas, Lyllian, Carson, Conner, and Bailynn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, José Sr. and Ofilia; and stepson, Levi Smothers.
Ricardo had many hobbies over the years including boxing and listening to any type of Mexican music. He had a passion for food of all kinds and will always be remembered for his silly sense of humor and dressing in costumes all year round. His greatest love in life though, was spending time with his family and friends.
Ricardo's services will be at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne.
Online condolences can be sent to Ricardo's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
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