Lusk Herald staff
Jesus James Rodriguez
March 8, 1927 -September 12, 2026
A celebration of life for Jesus James Rodriguez, 99, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Twisters Bed and Breakfast, 84 North Wyoming Avenue, Guernsey, Wyoming.
Jesus was born in Wheatland on March 8, 1927, to Raefel and Juanita (Olguin) Rodriguez. He passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland, Wyoming, surrounded by his family.
Jesus worked as a farmer in Wheatland until the age of 23 and then served in the United States Army for 22 months in the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for CF&I Steel Corporation for 30 years as a laborer, holding various positions, including jigger boss during his final twelve years. Jesus was a member of the United Steelworkers and the Holmes Safety Chapter. He retired from CF&I Steel Corporation on June 30, 1982.
He also served as Councilman for the Town of Hartville for twelve years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Felix Martinez, Nellie Gonzales, Fred Martinez, Meline Martinez, Nettie Abeyta, Mary Lou Montoya, and Mike Rodriguez. He is survived by his loving wife, Antonia Rodriguez of Wheatland; sister Jesusita Grable of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters, Rebecca (Oyvind) Christensen of Stavanger, Norway, Juanita (Rick) Ackerman of Collinsville, Oklahoma, and Roxanna (Jack) Johnson of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jennifer, Victoria, Camilla, Oliver, Nicole, and Rachel; and seven great-grandchildren.
Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel of Wheatland, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements.
