Benjamin Rodriguez

I think about Ben often….He changed my life. He was wonderful and caring. I left the UW 3 credits short of my diploma. I already had excepted a position expecting to get those 3 credits retro….(etc. etc). About 5 years later I finally connected the UW and then Ben to fix this issue. We fixed it over time, and I went in the finish my MBA at Marquette, worked in the investment and finance world for 25 years and then owned my own businesses. I retired at 55. And live in Key west…..ALL OF WHICH would never happened without Ben’s caring and commitment. Thank you very much Ben, I regret having never told you this during my many remembrances of you and your caring of your students. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

James Parkinson planted 10 trees in memory of Benjamin "Ben" Hernandez Rodriguez . - March 04, 2025

Sulma Grigalunas sent Bright and Beautiful Spray for Benjamin "Ben" Hernandez Rodriguez - March 06, 2025 Our loving big brother Ben. You were always our hero, you will continue to be our hero we will miss you and love you forever. Love Your siblings Lucy , Angelo, Sulma

I've been was one of the kindest men ever. He helped everyone with a strong sense of spirituality. We will miss him dearly. Consuelo Lopez

I was a student in madison and at a low point in my life he counseled me and said: "everything is going to be all right". His voice had something in it that made me believe him. As a teacher, i now try to give the same comfort to my students if they need it. I will never forget his words and am grateful i had the opportunity to know him. Kahlil Figueroa