Enrique "Beaver" Rodriguez passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Beaver was born on October 24, 1953 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Amalia (Castillo) and Jesus Rodriguez. The family later moved to Owatonna, MN where he attended and graduated from OHS in 1973. After graduation, Beaver went to work as a forklift driver for Cedar Valley Services, where he retired this past December after 51 years. Growing up, Beaver loved going to the Garza Family farm. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, going to softball games and hanging out downtown at the local bars. His number one priority in life was always helping his mother with his siblings, and that generous spirit will carry on for generations to come.

He was preceded in death by his parents Amalia and Jesus Rodriguez, infant brother Mario Rodriguez, brother -in-law Mike Williams, nephews Mario Rodriguez and Freddy Mojica Jr. and great niece Olivia Flores.

He is survived by his siblings Oscar (Maggie) Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez (Armando Lopez), Irma (Manuel) Escandon, Gloria (Norm) Bang, Janey Castellanos and Johnny Rodriguez; 13 nieces and nephews, 20 great nieces and nephews and was truly blessed with 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew, along with many cousins and loving friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 10th at Michaelson Funeral Home from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday at 1 pm.

Burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Owatonna.