Paul Anthony "Tony" Rodriguez , age 55 of Webberville, Michigan and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor following a battle with Covid-19.  He was born April 26, 1965 in Elwood, the son of Pablo "Paul" and Mary Lou (Collis) Rodriguez.  Tony was a 1983 graduate of Frankton High School and later graduated from ITT Technical Institute with a degree in Management Information Systems in 1985.  He was raised in the Main Street Wesleyan Church in Elwood.  For the past 10 years, he worked at Bekum America in Williamston, Michigan as the spare parts department coordinator.  In addition, he also owned his own electric business for several years.  His work ethic was one to be admired.  Tony married Sheryl Beauchamp on October 13, 2018.

Tony was an avid NASCAR racing fan, and he always rooted for the Ford cars and his favorite driver, Mark Martin.  Those who knew Tony knew that he was always willing to help others, and he didn't want any fuss made over himself.  He could fix just about anything and loved working with anything mechanical.  Tony enjoyed working on his vintage Mustang; listening to 1980's rock music; listening to Rush Limbaugh talk radio; and snowmobiling in the winter months in Michigan.  Tony will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.  His passing has left an empty space in all of our hearts.

Tony's family includes his wife, Sheryl Rodriguez of MI; parents, Pablo "Paul" and Mary Lou Rodriguez of Noblesville; daughter, Tiffani Rodriguez of MI; son, Anthony Rodriguez of MI; 2 step-sons, David Grimsby and Michael Beauchamp; 2 sisters, Pam (husband Rich) Roberson of Beavercreek, OH and Lucinda Gosnell of Elwood; niece, Amanda Gosnell; 2 nephews, Zachary Roberson and Jacob Gosnell; his sweet fur-baby, "Gracie"; and several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Tony's life will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Paul Boss officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday prior to the service at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood Food Pantry or the Frankton Band Boosters through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.