On Sunday, October 2, Bentura G. Rodriguez Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away at the age of 72. Born to Bentura and Blossom Rodriguez Sr. on October 15, 1949, Ben was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School and a service member of the United States Marine Corps. He retired as a supervisor from the Hershey Company after 23 years.
Ben was married to Catherine Rodriguez (Eck) on January 4, 1971. During their almost 52 years of marriage, they raised two children, Jonathan Rodriguez, and Heather Grove (Rodriguez). Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Bentura and Blossom and his sister, Joy Rider. He is survived by his wife, two children and their spouses, Heidi Rodriguez (Jon) and Cory Grove (Heather), his granddaughter, Shelby Rodriguez, great grandson, Kellin Hewes, and step grandsons Matthew and Nathaniel Karli.
Ben was an active member of the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails, spending many hours alongside other volunteers in the maintenance and care of the trails. He was also a supporter of the PA National Guard Military Museum Association and the Mt. Gretna Historical Society. He was an avid reader, lover of history, and an amateur bird watcher and star gazer. In his younger years he also enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout the natural areas of Lebanon County.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Rohland Funeral Home 508 Cumberland Street, Lebanon from 9:30 to 10:30am. Interment with military honors in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails (https://lvrailtrail.com) or the PA National Guard Military Museum Association (http://pngmilitarymuseum.org).
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