Arthur Rodriguez

Arthur “Art” Rodriguez, of Waukegan passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born December 2, 1959 in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident.

Art was the proud owner of Rod’s Designs and won numerous awards for his work of custom auto interiors and motorcycle seats. His customers always became like family and dear friends. Art was always laidback, always calm, jokester and was a good listener. He was a loving son, husband, brother, father and grandpa.

He is survived by both parents Joe M. Rodriguez and Lupe Gonzalez; his fiancé Barb Breiner; his children Allison (Kevin) Simpson, Andy Rodriguez, Bobby, and Steve (Tori), Meagan; grandchildren Kayla (Wyatt) Throp, Alyssa, Aly, Brilee, Jada, Alina, Jude, Ava, Cassius; siblings Joe, Russ (Lacie), Jesse (Sue), Kenny, Ruby and Erik Juarez; stepdaughter April Cole; extended family and numerous friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Julia & Jose Rodriguez and Lupe & Ralph Gonzalez; sister Vera Rodriguez; sister-in-law Cheri Forster; nephew Russell “Little Russ” Rodriguez; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

His visitation will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home, 408 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085.

Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Dismas Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson & Patch funeral home. For more information please call, 847-623-0495.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign in to the Mass at St. Dismas Church. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70a0d45abab23a1f49-funeral4

Those who are unable to attend the service are invited to join in prayer via the livestream Mass. It will be posted on the St. Dismas Church, Facebook and Youtube page beginning at 10:00 am, on Saturday, March 20, 2021.