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Arturo Rodriguez Obituary
Feb 16, 1943 - Apr 16, 2024
Sandusky
Arturo "Artie" Rodriguez, 81, of Sandusky, left this earth and went to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center.
He was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Mercedes, Texas, to Arturo and Olivia (Ramirez) Rodriguez.
Artie was a well-known musician from Sandusky and the surrounding areas. His music career goes back to 1962, when he was a member of The Chariots, 1964, Artie and The Night Riders, 1967, when he was a member of 13 Cent Tea Bag, and most memorably, in 1984, Passion Band. He was still a well-known Disc Jockey, DJing for many weddings over the years and most recently hosting karaoke at Sandusky American Legion and Sandusky VFW. In his career he touched many lives and in doing so, he got to practice what he loved doing and had a passion for. He was a member of Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Shelley (Hartley) Rodriguez, whom he married Oct. 16, 1999; children, Shellie (Sandy Glenn) Leonard, Dustin (Jessica) Rodriguez, Cory Rodriguez, Kelsey (Ryan Lugibihl) Rodriguez, Shane (Kameo) Kreuter, and Chase (Chelsea) Kreuter; and seven grandchildren, Remington, Harrison, Marcellus, Kamden, Koen, Kai, and Daxton.
Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene, 1617 Milan Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870. Artie's memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the church. The Rev. Keith Martinez will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.
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jerry hartley
April 12, 2025
So many smiling faces and happy memories as a result of the music and singing you gave to all of us at our special events and family parties and picnics. And your smiling face among us is sadly missed as we recall the anniverary of your beginning your eternal life ....we miss you Artie! Love, Jerry
Christine
April 24, 2024
Artie was an amazing friend and musician. Loved by many and will be missed.
Jackie Bolton
April 20, 2024
Artie was a great person, Roger and I done DJ work for him in the nineties. He was always kind, happy and had an amazing background in music. What a pleasure to hear him sing.
Shelly we send our deepest sympathy.
RIP My Friend
Roger and Jackie Bolton
Jerry Hartley
April 20, 2024
There are so many memories of all the family weddings and birthdays , family reunions, friends' weddings and 4th of July parties, holiday picnics in our back yard, Thursdays at the Legion, pool parties in Columbus for any and every special celebration, etc., etc .,etc. I'm sure you and Big Don are singing "The Green Green Grass of Home" right now as you smile down on all of us. And what a host of loved ones joining you in song now that you have won your race and are enjoying "home" with Jesus. No more issues with shortness of breath, heart ailments, loss of the physical strength you once had. Now your reward is eternal. Your duet with Dad can be "Help Me Make it Through the Night" to Shelley and me as we miss you guys dearly and we know you'll be together waiting for us to join you one day. Thanks for the memories to a special son-in-law!
Rhea Jane Diamond
April 20, 2024
Loved listening to his music. Now he can play with the angels.
Tom Guba
April 20, 2024
worked with Artie when he worked at Ford. Always had a smile. RIP Artie.
Sue & Jerry Hunt
April 19, 2024
R.I.P.Artie !! Playing music in heaven to all !!
Allan and Angie
April 18, 2024
Arturo was the dj at our wedding party. We have been attending his karaoke gigs for eight years. He was a wonderful guy and a lot of fun. He will be greatly missed and loved Rest in peace, Arty rest in the arms of the Lord, your friends forever, Allan and Angie.
Vince Vatican
April 18, 2024
God Bless you Artie. Even though I had not seen you in year's you had played a part in my success in music, with your influence and advice when I was a young driven musician. I had bought so many guitar's from The Guitar Shop that Artie knew my Wife and Children. Thank you Artie from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and friendship throughout the year's!
Good Bless you sir and may your family find comfort in these times.
Vincent J Vatican
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