Daniel E. Rodriguez, 73, of Woodburn OR passed away at his home on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Daniel was born the 3rd eldest of six children on October 5,1950 in Lansing, Michigan to parents Nasario and Ernestina Rodriguez who raised the family in Mount Angel, Oregon.

Daniel attended John F. Kennedy High School and soon married Margaret. Together they raised three children while Daniel worked 30 years and then retired from his position as a supervising computer operator for The State of Oregon.

Daniel was very mechanically talented and loved to work on or rebuild cars. He even built his own race car which he raced at the Woodburn Drag Strip. He loved all things racing. He also enjoyed music and attending local dances.

Daniel is preceded in death by two siblings, Nasario Jr.  of Mount Angel and Elisa of Salem as well as by his son Joel of Salem.
Daniel was blessed to have a large family and is survived by his siblings Esmeralda, Ruben and Isabel, his son Christian Candelaria of San Fransisco, CA and daughter Rebecca Anaya of Mount Angel, OR as well as grandchildren Mariah Fleener of Salem OR and Jasmine Rodriguez of North Hills, CA, great grandsons Tyson and Trey of Salem OR and many other extended family members.

A viewing will be held Thursday, June 27th 1-5 pm at 190 Railway Ave Mt. Angel, OR 97362.

A Graveside will be on Wednesday July 3rd at 10:00 am at Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Angel OR