Raul Rodriguez, 85, of Woodville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Genoa Retirement Village, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dolores, Texas on September 5, 1925 to Adolfo and Isabel (Zepeda) Rodriguez. Raul was a US Army veteran of World War II where he served as an Infantry Man, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, where he received a World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Combat and Infantry Badge, EAME Theater Ribbon, and three Bronze Stars. On December 1, 1979, he married Rebecca Perez. Raul was employed with Modine Manufacturing as a radiator tester for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Clarence L. Nieman American Legion Post #455, Woodville and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Genoa. He enjoyed gardening, shooting pool, baseball, and watching wrestling and history shows on TV. His true passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Raul is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rebecca; sons, Ruben (Jennifer), Richard and grandson Chris (Melissa) who Raul raised as a son; grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Johnny, and Quinn. Raul is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Friends may call at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road on Monday, April 25 from 1:00-9:00 pm where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 204 S. Main Street, Genoa, where friends may call after 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Westwood Cemetery, Woodville. Memorials may be directed to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Genoa Retirement Village, or Clarence L. Nieman American Legion Post. www.egglestonmeinert.com Visitation: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:00-9:00 pm Scripture Service @ 7:30 pm Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home 1111 Woodville Road Millbury, Ohio 43447 Services: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:00 am Visitation Begining at 10:00 am Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 204 S. Main Street Genoa, Ohio 43430 Interment: Westwood Cemetery, Woodville, Ohio