Robert Anthony Rodriguez

(Bob Rod)

1944-2025

Our beloved dad, uncle, grandpa and great-grandpa Bob Rod enjoyed his last fun-filled Thanksgiving surrounded by four generations of family. Born Robert Anthony Rodriguez on February 5, 1944, our Popo Bob passed away November 29, 2025. According to his kids he was only 81 years young, too young to say goodbye.

Joe & Lupe Rodriguez brought their first-born, Roberty Anthony Rodriguez, home to a close-knit neighborhood of friends, and family on San Antonio's Westside.  Bob was later joined by a sister, Ester, whom he lovingly dubbed 'Nini'.

Bob was a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1962, and later attended San Antonio College before working at Coca~Cola and KCOR radio. Bob was an avid reader and self-taught electronic technician. It wasn't long before he put his skills to use as Biomedical instruments expert with great folks at Fort Sam Houston Army Base-Medical Center. After a few decades, he retired the first time, from our Audie Murphy VA Hospital. Then he thrived in his post-retirement fun-jobs at Radio Shack and the San Antonio Zoo!

Bob was a devoted father, grandfather & great grandfather. He volunteered for numerous school events and parent clubs while his kids were in school including the Band and Athletic Booster Clubs, and was the voice of West Campus football and baseball, as the official announcer, for many years. He was well known for his ability to fix just about anything, for his monologue dad jokes, and sharing words of wisdom including his trademark "Don't sweat the small stuff, and by the way it's all small stuff."

Bob never met a stranger. Whether in line at H.E.B or via amateur/HAM radio with astronauts at the space station, his love of connecting with people was beyond compare.

In his spare time, Bob was passionate about amateur (HAM) radio. He devoted many years using his HAM Radio skills to teach others and grow the community. He volunteered to help with communications for city and state events including fun runs, sporting events, and disaster response teams. K5AUW...73...HH...E

A celebration of Bob's life will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Mission Park Medical Center Funeral Chapel, 8332 Fredericksburg Road, 78229.

Popo Bob's jokes, gift for gab, and words of wisdom live on through his grandchildren Becky, Ashley, Mandy and Hayden, whom he loved dearly. Bob's spirit lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be sent to help fund the San Antonio Radio Club's ROBERT A RODRIGUEZ SCHOLARSHIP fund at:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7Y9GLZMSX4PDL