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Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski
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Reggie Lisowski Obituary
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Bill O'Connor
March 16, 2013
Watched Da Crusher, Saturday nights on AWA in MN. He was my favorite, a great entertainer. Will never be forgotten.
Perry Kaprelian
January 17, 2012
One of the greatest of all time. Your memory will live on forever.
Kent Kampo
August 29, 2011
One of my first "heroes"while growing up. God Bless you Reggie, may you rest in peace.
Orv Jeske
March 19, 2010
You were my favorite wrestler growing up...God Bless you!!
How you can show support
BENJAMIN HUEY
October 16, 2009
RegGIE IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE YOU LEFT US AND EVERY ONE STILL MISSES YOU AND BRUSIER AND MOOSE CHOLACK AND NOW CAPT.LOU ALBANO WE STILL THINK OF ALL OF YOUS
Butch S
October 14, 2009
To "Da Crusher" It's a shame that you are gone. Just read the article. You were wrestling. I "Thank You" for all of the great memories I have as a child seeing you on tv. Wrestling today is nothing compared to when you wrestled. You are missed but will never ever be forgotten. Thanks Again.
Sheryl C.
March 26, 2009
Crusher you were & always will be my all time favorite wrestler. I remember watching you on "All Star Wresting" on Saturday nights when I was a kid. You were the high light of the show for me. None of these wrestlers now adays will ever be able to fill your shoes. You are missed, but never forgotten.
Augie OBrien
March 6, 2009
Crusher,you were a hero of mine
when I was a just a little kid,and you still are today .You were my family's favorite wrestler of all time! We will never forget you and all of the great memories you gave us!!
Sue G.
January 23, 2009
I heard Vern Gagne's name mentioned on the radio the other day and started thinking about nights as a kid watching All Star Wrestling with my Grandpa. The Crusher was our favorite and I loved it when he'd say, "I got a thousand stiches in my head" while chewing on a cigar. I decided to look up The Crusher on the Internet and see if I could find any photos. To my surprise, I found this site and found out that he had recently passed away. It made me sad to think that, like my Grandpa, most of those guys are gone now, but what great memories we'll have. Thanks Reggie.
J. Grabowski
September 2, 2008
Crusher - you will always be part of my life. Thanks for everything.
Rob DeRusha
August 5, 2008
my uncle is Al DeRusha we went to the events all the time with him. had a lot of met lots of wrestlers. great memories
Tim Vogan
July 6, 2008
I remember watching The Crusher and Dick the Brusier in the 1970's out of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They will always be a part of my life. They're back together, I'm sure. How 'bout dat?
Carl Blomsterberg
June 27, 2008
Some of my earliest and most cherished memories are of watching the Crusher in the old Bob Luce promotion on channel 44 in Chicago....my thoughts and prayers go out to the Lisowski family...it is comforting to know that the Crusher and the Bruiser are teaming up again!
Steve Muth
April 1, 2008
Like everyone else, Crusher was the main reason for watching All Star Wrestling, everything else was second. I attended numerous matches in Milwaukee, always picking the cards that Reggie was on. When I was in 8th grade, the AWA came to Carthage in Kenosha and I attended with some friends. After the card, people flocked to the back of the fieldhous trying to get autographs from the wrestlers. When the Crusher came out to his orange cadillac, he was quite protected by security and no one could get close. I yelled out to him that my uncle was Fred Muth (then the GM of the Arena/Auditorium), knowing that Reggie knew him personally. Reggie told security to let me through and he shook my hand and gave me his autograph. My friends were amazed and couldnot believe what they just saw. You gave me a gift that I will never forget that day, it didn't make me anymore of a fan of the Crusher, but it sure did of Reggie Lisowski! To his family and close friends, Reggie was truely one of a kind and will always hold a special place in my memories. Thanks!
greg heller
March 2, 2008
I'm greg, an avid "Crusher". i grew up from 1967 watching and fastinated by him and "dick the bruiser" beat up on all of their oppenents. i gathered newspapers from my neighborhoood to sell so i could go to the auditorium. i got enough money to buy a ticket, program, a soda and hotdog/ i still got those pragrams in a very special spot.I was very honoered when the crusher and bruist signed a picture of them with their title belts.i was never so honered to go to the funeral for him. i dug out those programs; brought them and shared them with family and other fans. He was an example of a good man; winning over evil and giving it "HIS" all. He will always be an idol to me. My dad was a fan of his to. God bless "the crusher" greg from milwaukee.
Mikel Bloomberg
March 1, 2008
My favorite of all time....... I can remember him telling us he was going to stuff Harley Race and Larry Henning into a trach can he was holding and toss them off a Mississippi bridge!!!!! And I believed every bit of it!!!!
Carlos A.
February 23, 2008
The Crusher and The Bruiser. They go way back for me, when I used to watch All Star Wrestling in Minneapolis.
I can even vaguely remember The Crush
fueding with Verne Gagne.
Crusher, you were the best, you had the best lines, you were the toughest.
Hoist a barrel, and have a beer on me!
Brian Anderson
February 14, 2008
I had the honor of meeting and talking to crush several times. His daughter lived across the street from me My grandfather and I never missed an A.W.A. card in Milwaukee!! (same seats 15 yrs)
john h
January 5, 2008
a mystery guest was being interviewed on the weekend showing of all star wrestling... there in a chair sat a man covered in a bed sheet, and he was not the ku klux klan... there was a hole in the sheet around the head... just large enough for the protruding and cloud puffing cigar to pop through while the mystery guest under the sheet answered questions... ok you turkey necks, gather round... come and get me so's to make it easier for me so's i don't gotta go get you and waste time... i don't wanna miss my beer and my cigars, and it's hard to hold a keg of beer, a box of cigars, and drink and smoke and wrestle at the same time, so if you come after me you're saving me more time for beer, cigars, and i won't hurt you so much except you might bring a pillow for when i accidently on purpose put you to sleep in the ring...
i remember the fabulous dude from mostly the 60's se iowa tv... ... his pinup was in a sports magazine... my sister, a teenager, borrowed it, took it to school... where it disappeared...
dave benson
September 19, 2007
In the late 70s the Crusher and Jerry "the crusher" Blackwell were going to settle the fued of who was the real crusher. It was a lights out match, the lights went out and any fan who didn't want to see blood could leave. I will remember how the crusher took care of business at the get go and all of the fans went absolutly crazy. I will miss his charm and candor and his love for the fans. He will always be a hero to me. God bless you and your family.
Mike Townsend
August 2, 2007
Crusher, who could forget that classic match in the early 60's in Davenport, Iowa (and probably five other locations that week) that pitted the improbable tag team of you and All American Boy Verne Gagne against the Dolly Sisters (Handsome Harley Race and Pretty Boy Larry Henning). You trained Verne for the match by running with a beer keg on each shoulder. You ran until one was empty, then you knew it was time to turn around and go back. When Verne was disqualified for beating one of the opponent's head on the dugout steps, you explained it by stating, "I guess I over trained him.' Perfect, as were you.
Dennis Barbagello
July 20, 2007
I began my journalistic career at a Pittsburgh, Pa. television that broadcast live professional wrestling every Saturday evening. It was there that I was honored to have met and had several conversations with the "Crusher." I actually admired his athletic ability and his showmanship. Besides, he lived "Iron City Beer," the brew-love of all Pittsburghers.
Rest in peace, Champ.
Robert Aho
March 24, 2007
I had the pleasure of running a fan club for you. And meeting you back stage was a dream come true. You will be the best forever. God Bless You.
Fred Weiner
March 16, 2007
I'm late with this—just found the website. Crusher was a hero of mine growing up in Pittsburgh, where he frequently appeared on "Studio Wrestling," a TV wrestling show in the 50's. Don't know why I loved him so much, but here I am 50 years later choked up looking at his photo. Love is not easy to understand . . . FW.
PINCH
January 20, 2007
THE CRUSHER WAS AND STILL IS THE BEST EVER...WE MISS YOU...
Michael Wabin
January 8, 2007
I just learned about Reggie's passing this afternoon, and I am so sorry. I enjoyed the article about his grandson, Jake, making state in wrestling back in 2004, and seeing Reggie clowning with him brought back memories of a real "Superman" of the ring. As a teen in the 60's, I couldn't believe the look of "The Crusher" - he looked absolutely dangerous! Years later I realized that he was a real gentleman and loving husband and family man, and I am glad that he has such a lovely family to remember him. I've heard about the "straps" he held, but being happily married to the same lady for over 50 years makes him "The REAL Champ", family-wise, in my book! What a great guy! To the Lisowski family, all of you, my best wishes and condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather - he was really a jewel of a man! GOD BLESS!!
eric holtz
November 27, 2006
sorry to hear about your loss my father was also a wrestler of that time frank holtz the fighting cop from carnegie god bless eric,
Steve Kovanen
June 24, 2006
I have fond memories of Da Crusher. He entertained me for years with my dad watching the AWA wrestling on our tv in hibbing and hoyt lakes and all over the iron range at wrestling events. Thats when wrestling was fun too watch.Da Crusher made it fun. Now he's entertaining God.
RIP Reggie.
Chris Belsky
June 23, 2006
Da' Crusher! One of my all time favorite wrestlers... they just don't make 'em like that anymore. He was the neighbor of a family friend in Oak Creek years back... wish I could have met him. I did see Langenfeld's autographed picture though!!!
Mike Belzer
June 6, 2006
I just learned of Mr. Lisowski's passing. I remember as a teenager seeing the Bruiser and the Crusher rip apart assorted tough teams. They epitomized blue-collar midwest rugged indiviidual values hyperbolized to superhero heights.
The articles of how they would go out on the town enhanced their legend, just great showmen who loved what they did and gave the fans their money's worth consistently.
Doug McBride
May 29, 2006
The Crusher was my childhood hero.My Condolences
chris Boston
April 27, 2006
To the Lisowski family. I was deeply saddened to hear of The Crusher's passing. I watched him as a teenager at North Side gym in Elkhart, Indiana. After a match, a father asked him if he would come and say hello to his little boy. He shook the boys hand and said, "Hi champ." The boys eyes lit up. I saw him for the last time in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He was great. I used to pat him on the back as he was coming from the dressing room as if to say go get em'. I am a 50 year old man now, but I will never forget the memories of seeing the crusher. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten- there was only ONE crusher!
Jeff Langenfeld
April 16, 2006
I remember many years ago when he came to my parent's house to pick up his dog with his wife's Pink Cadillac. I yelled for my Mom and ran as fast as I could because "Da Crusher" was at the door! That's when I got my autographed picture, which I will cherish forever.
Charlotte Lisowski
April 12, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Richards
March 26, 2006
Enjoyed watching the Crusher on the
AWA show televised on UHF in Chicago, and attended many matches at the International Ampitheatre in the 70's
My condolences to his family
"Do The Hammerlock......"
Michael Wilson
March 14, 2006
Belated condolensces to the Lisowski Family on the loss of Reggie. I had the honor of meeting The Crusher on many occasions during my life as a youngster and young man. I was very pleased when Reggie took the time to pay his respects to my father Jack Wilson who was also a member of the wrestling fraternity and also wrestled for many many years as the Masked Marvel. Again my condolensces on your loss.
mark copeland
March 11, 2006
My belated condolences.... I just found out about this on the web.
The Crusher was far and away my favorite wrestler. When he made an appearance on All-Star Wrestling in was an event like no other.
I especially remember the interviews after he got done moidering dem bums. He'd be talking to WQAD-TV Moline's Jim King with the whole object to get Jim to laugh. The singing always worked.
How he was gonna jump over the fence at John O'Donnell Stadium (a baseball stadium in Davenport, IA... they used to wrestle outdoors in summer) with a keg of beer on each shoulder and wring his opponents turkeynecks and have a party.
And how he and Dick the Bruiser would hit each other because their opponents weren't tough enough for them.
What a guy.... do I miss the Crusher. I've got an old video of him, I think I'll go watch it.
Greg Bonar
December 5, 2005
A real joy to watch him as a child, may he rest in peace. Thanks for all the good times, Crusher
thomas mc grane
December 4, 2005
god bless you and your family on the death of your father tom
ROD NOWAK
December 4, 2005
I remember The Crusher man handling superstargrahm. The classic arm wresting matches that was great. I met the Crusher for the first time last year. He was the Grandmarcial at the south milwaukee heritage parade. I have a great picture of me and him together. I was so nervous talking to him, because I finaly got to meet my childhood hero. He still had big big arms. I loved him, sorry for your loss SHERRI.
Brian McClay
November 23, 2005
God Bless The Crusher
Malik Logan
November 14, 2005
We all miss you like Eddie
chip gurley
November 14, 2005
you were one of the greastestloved sitting down wathing the crusher an the bruiser it was the only time id sit still as a kid u will b missed an my heart is sad R.I.P
DW Thomas
November 14, 2005
I have fond memories growing up in Winnipeg in the 1960s watching the Crusher on All Star Wrestling out of Minneapolis. I remember going to the Winnipeg Auditorium and later the Arena to watch the Crusher battle Mad Dog Vachon and Butcher as well as his feuds with the Heenan Family and others. Thanks for the memories and may the Creator bless you and your family.
Zebert Brown
November 14, 2005
I was never more a wrestling fan than I was in my youth. Some of my fondest memories involved sitting alongside my dad watching this wrestling icon tangle with the best of them. This legendary wrestler set the standard for others to follow. He will surely be missed.
Elizabeth Lambert
November 14, 2005
Oh how the memories fill my head as I contimplate on how to say goodbye to a wonderful and dedicated fellow human being. I am truly blessed that I watched and met him and admired a great gentle giant. May god bless him and his family and may his memory live on in our hearts. You will never be forgotten.
Michael Lee
November 11, 2005
He was a pioneer in his field.Long before pro wrestling had huge tv contracts, selling out domed stadiums and its main eventers became movie/tv superstars, Lisowski, bobo brazil, the bruiser and others plied their craft in gynamisums, bingo halls,and small towns hidden away.
Debbie
November 11, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. May God bless you.
Satellite Industries
November 11, 2005
The Crusher was just at our United Way Campaign dinner in October. It is the second time he has been our guest speaker and he was an inspiration to all there. A great , compassionate man. He will be solely missed. our condolences to the family
From all of us at Satellite Industries.
Roxanne Ophus
November 9, 2005
To the family of the Crusher.
My father use to know the Crusher. I remember hearing storys about those two growing up. Some of my best memories with my dad were watching the Crusher & the other great classic wrestlers. Knowing they are both in God's hands and joking around again make me smile. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.
Scott
November 8, 2005
My best friends Grandfather was the bell ringer at the Calhoun Beach Club. Those were the days of true wrestling with Vern and the boys. My all time favorite was the crusher, and my sympathy goes out to all who loved him. My favorite memory of the crusher was that crazy song he sang. " Do the turkey neck, do the turkey neck you dirty bum." remember that one?? Or how about the commercial he did for a rental center."Tired of your old TV......Then throw it away". As he then proceeded to toss the TV on the ground with a smash. I loved it.
thomas HARDING
November 8, 2005
To the Lisowski family my heart and prayers go to you on the passing of Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski. He gave wrestling fans a true and great person, when we had the freat oppertunity to see "DA CRUSHER" I remember my dad saying when all the changes came in wrestling that Da Crusher wouldn't do that or do this. My memories of my time with my dad watching him enkighting my day, today as my Dad is gone for a while now. thank You all for sharing Da Crusher with all of us. God Bless you all
Wayne Ringate
November 8, 2005
Growing up in Minneapolis, I got to see a lot of the Crusher. He was a real character. They don't make them like the Crush anymore.
You will be truely missed, by family, friends, and fans..........
Dr. Jerry Fay
November 7, 2005
Dear Lisowski Family:
My late father used to come home, pick up his brother-in-law, and go in his truck driving uniform to take halsted st. from the south suburbs to the International Amphitheatre. Those were the days! My Dad and uncle took classic pro wrestling very seriously. I will never forget the smell of those hamburgers and onions!
We will miss seeing da Crusher beat up the Dolly Sisters with his "cousin" the Bruiser. God Bless you all!
Donna
November 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Susan Szczepanski
November 7, 2005
I wish to send my well wishes, prayers & deepest regrets to you & yours. I grew up watching what I call enjoyable wrestling not acrobatic displays. The loss of "the Crusher" was sad news & as a wrestling fan from age 4 (1971)Thank you Reggie! & Blessings from the heart.
Stacy Hernandez
November 1, 2005
Dear Sherry and Lisowski family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a childhood friend of Sherry's from back in the day who lost track of my friend. Again I offer my condolences to your family and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Stacy Hernandez
darcy sauer(knight)
November 1, 2005
i heard of the crushers' death from my dad wally knight, who lives in green bay...i wanted to extend my sympathy to the family, i never met reggie, but his daughter
sherri, was good friends' with my sister stacy in the 70's...and i remember her as always being around our house, or my sister being at sherris' house...we were really sorry to hear of sherris' fathers' passing very sincerely, darcy
Kathi Larson
October 31, 2005
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am Ronnie and Donna's niece and had met Reggie on several occasions and attented some of his matches. He was always so kind and gentle for such a big guy. He will be sorely missed by many.
John & Jeanine Campbell
October 29, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless the Lisowski family.
Dave Garcia
October 29, 2005
I am glad to say that I met DA CRUSHER about six months ago at pick n save in cudahy we talked and I shook his hand that to me was very special to me in my life after watching him on tv as a kid I was so very sad to hear about his passing but that memory of meeting DA CRUSH will forever be in my heart. god bless the Lisowski family.
LINDA AND TRACY PREISS
October 29, 2005
SHERRI, TRACY AND I ARE SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. SHE STILL REMEMBERS HIM DRIVING HER HOME WHEN SHE BABYSAT FOR YOU AND WHAT GREAT KIDS YOU HAVE. WE SAW YOU DANCING AND SINGING THE BEER BARREL POLKA ON TV. ONCE AGAIN OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. LINDA AND TRACY PREISS
Sharyn Wilson
October 28, 2005
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am sure he is up in heaven teaming up with my dad Jack Wilson to take on all the great names that went before them. He will be missed by all that knew him and whose life he touched in the profession he called his own. The Crusher will be in my thoughts and prayers.
D. Orlowski
October 27, 2005
David,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He gave many people joy and happiness during his lifetime and when you remember all of those happy times, he will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. He truly will be missed. May he eternally rest in peace.
Jodi R
October 27, 2005
To the Lisowski family:
I never knew the Reggie "The Crusher" personally. However, I know that the Crusher and other professional wrestlers filled our living room with laughter and "wrestling moves" as my brother and I watched wrestling every weekend on Channel 18. I'm proud to say that we would try to imitate the Crusher Bolo, but we never perfected it. Here's to a great man... one that made Milwaukee famous... Blessing to all of you. Jodi
Michael Grambow
October 27, 2005
I, along with the rest of my family, want to send our deepest sympathies to you, Matt, and the rest of your family in your time of loss. I still remember pretending we were wrestlers jumping off your dressers before going to watch your grandpa's matches. You all are in our prayers! Rest in peace Crusher
Antonio Alvarado
October 26, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lisowski family and thank you "DA CRUSHER" for the years of matches and the best interviews that i got to enjoy with dad and my two brothers. I also remeber the day my brother got to meet you at Potawatomi, I went into the kitchen and said John your hero is in the restaurant, he said Brett Favre? I said no Bigger than Brett, John immediately said DA CRUSHER!!! Thanks again for all the memories and god bless, HOW 'Bout Dat!!!!!
Ron & Karen Vanderlinde & Family
October 26, 2005
We were sorry to hear about Reggie. Our sympathy to all of you.
michael steinberg
October 26, 2005
our deepest sympathy to the Lisowski family. My brother Paul and I grew up watching Da Crusher on channel 18 back in the day. Father Ed was our Parrish priest at St Cyrils and we knew how good of a man Crusher was to all, just not the wrestling world. He will be surely missed. Mike and Paul Steinberg
Fran S
October 26, 2005
I used to work with Connie Masney and I know "da crusher" was her uncle. It's been many years since I have seen her and I just wanted to say Connie I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered as one of the great wrestlers of all time. Those were the days.
Wally
October 26, 2005
"DA CRUSHER" was my hero in the ring, as he was for many others. When you said "DA CRUSHER" you also said MILWAKEE! There is one big thing that set DA CRUSHER aoart from the other Pro Wrestlers. Reggie DA CRUSHER was a real honest to goodness Gentleman. I never knew Da Crusher on a personal level, but got to meet him on a number of occassions (mostly at autograph sessions) but deep inside, under the rough exterior, Reggie was a real gentleman. He was genuine. Most pro wrestlers can't drop their "schtick" for a few moments to be nice to people, but Da Crusher, out of the ring, was a sweet people loving gentleman. He will be dearly missed.
"ROOOAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR"..."Do da hammerlock"....."You Turkey Neck".
Milwaukee, Beer, Women, Polkas, Dat's what Da Crusher liked. And his family. Goodbye to a dear man.
Amy and Doug Deak
October 26, 2005
Crusher was much admired here in Pittsburgh because of his blue-collar attitude. He appeared frequently on our local Studio Wrestling show throughout the 60's. One of our favorite Crusher memories was when he would growl that "the women in Pittsburgh have the best legs in the country from walking up and down all the hills around here." God bless you, Crusher -- you were one of a kind! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family...
Debra Cwiklinski
October 26, 2005
Heard about "Da Crusher" passing from my mother, Marilyn (nee Plachinski), who is a cousin through her father, Wenzel. I've been a fan for a long time. My coworkers always talk about the wrestling now and I tell them about the Crusher and wrestling then. Sorry I can't make it to the services, but God Bless to you all.
Dennis Kolacinski
October 26, 2005
Guess he's up there drinking a Schlitz and smashing the can (steel, of course) against the forehead of his buddy "Da Bruiser!
May he rest in peace forever.
Lisa Doty(Lisowski)
October 26, 2005
I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to express their condolences and share their memories of my Grandfather "DA CRUSHER". It means a lot to our family. We know he will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Sincerely, Larry, Linda, Lisa, and Ryan Lisowski
John Krause
October 25, 2005
The Crusher was my very first hero and to this day, remains my favorite hero. God Bless you Reggie, rest in peace.
Kandy Malinowski (Schramm)
October 25, 2005
Dearest Dawn,Larry,David and familys
It has been years since we have had contact and this is not the best of time. But I so wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. We too have just reciently lost our father on Oct. 5, we burried him on the 10th down home in South Milwaukee. I know the pain and loss you must feel. I have many memories of our families growing up together. I can even remember Reggie trying to teach me to water ski at windlake. He was a man bigger than life but also a real sweatheart. I am proud to have been a small part of his life. We now have all our wonderful memories to hold dear to our hearts and know that our fathers and mothers are watching over us. God Bless you and your family
A Friend Kandy Malinowski (Schramm) and family
S Jackson
October 25, 2005
I am very sorry to hear of the Crusher's death. I was a fan of the weekly wrestling show he was on and thoroughly enjoyed it. I know you'll be missed.
MIlanko Djurdjulov
October 25, 2005
To the family, Please, except my deepest sympathies from my family. I saw most of all the wrestling matches when wrestling came back to Milwaukee in the mid sixties. My Godfather and Dad always took me along. I also Know that my father and Da Crusher knew each other and arm wrestled at the local pubs. My Dad said he was a tough son of gun. We will miss you. Milanko
Jane Letson
October 25, 2005
I became a wrestling fan during my college days in the 1960s. I enjoyed the Crusher, and was sorry to hear of his death. He was great! My deepest sympathy to his family.
Denise Richie
October 25, 2005
My older brother and I used to have such fun watching All Star Wrestling when we were growing up in the 1960's. Da Crusher was not only a favorite of ours, but of everybody's, it seemed. Sincerest condolences to the family and friends for your loss. He was one of a kind!
Bob Mattice
October 25, 2005
I was deeply saddened to here the passing of my 'Hero' while I was growing up. Everyone who watched the AWA loved the Crusher. His no-nonsense approach to the Badguys will be in my mind forever. I was even more enlightened on the article of him watching his grandson on the mat during his high school years. I guess the Wrestling blood lives on. My own son is Jake's age and was approximately the same weight. I only wished they had wrestled at a tournament somewhere together, I could have met my 'Hero', but it never happened. Well like they say memories 'Live Forever', I can say I will truely miss him. Rest in Peace. Team up with with Bruiser, and watch out for the Badguys!
Rosie Herman
October 25, 2005
"Da Crusher " will be missed very much! My father took me to alot of wrestling matches when I was a child. Great man
Scott Wells
October 25, 2005
My Dad has been gone 27 years, but some of my most vivid and fond memories are of watching the Crusher in Rockford in the early 70's and on Sunday mornings. Sounds like he lived a great life!
Derek Stolpa
October 25, 2005
To the family - I am very sorry for your loss. I can remember all of the Sunday mornings I would watch wrestling with my dad (Richard) when I was a young child. He grew up in South Milwaukee and knew of Reggie, told me about his quarter barrel workout routine on the beach, and took my brother and me to his house for trick or treat once.
God bless and rest in peace.
Keith Hudy
October 25, 2005
My sympathies to the entire Lisowski family. Da Chrusher was a great wrestler and also a great man. Rest in Peace Crusher.
Patrick Guernsey
October 25, 2005
HOW 'BOUT THAT!
Enough Said..we'll miss you Crusher!
Sharon Biro/Oelschlaeger
October 25, 2005
Dawn and Lisowski Family---
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sharon and Dolan Biro/oelschlaeger
Bob Raasch
October 25, 2005
To"Da Crusher",Thanks for all the years of enjoyment, you will be missed...Bob Raasch, a Crusher fan.
Al Friend
October 25, 2005
My heart is very heavy today as I write this. I feel a great loss in the wrestling fraternity. Reggie and I were friends from the middle sixties when I first met him. I have always had the deepest of respect for him and will until the day I can no longer be here. To the Lisowski Family I send my sympathy and prayers that they may cope with this loss. May the memories of his big smile and firm handshake linger in all that knew this superman that made Milwaukee famous by his actions in the ring. Rest in peace my friend and when it's my time open those ropes for me and tag me into Heaven with you.
Jamie Ness
October 25, 2005
My grandfather got me watching AWA wrestling late Sat nights on WLUK up here in Green Bay when I was five. I used to run and hide when I heard his voice. I grew up loving Da Crusher. When you heard Crusher talk about those bums, you knew the Crusher was going to take care of some business. Thank-you Crusher, for starting me off being a fan and now 30 years later, a worker. God's going to have one hell of a main eventer now.
Jeanne Wilson
October 24, 2005
I only met Reggie once at his home, but because he was a fellow wrestler and such a wonderful friend to my husband Jack Wilson, I will always remember that meeting. The loss is so hard to endure, but may GOD give you comfort and the love and admiration from all his friends and fans make you smile with the memories they re-kindle.
GOD bless you all.
Marilyn Miller
October 24, 2005
Dawn and Lisowski Family:
Sorry to hear about your father. I would like to extend my deepest condolences. God Bless.
Marilyn Miller
DARRELL TAYLOR
October 24, 2005
THABKS FOR THE MEMORY OF SOME GREAT WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT. REAT IN PEACE GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY
Steven Thompson
October 24, 2005
I was an elementary school student in the early 70's and I used to watch "The Crusher" and the other wrestlers on A.W.A. wrestling every Sunday morning, it was great, I heard about his passing on the radio today on Garage Logic,a Minneapolis talk show.
regards, Steve thompson
Kristin Drengler
October 24, 2005
My deepest and sincerest sympathies to the whole Lisowski family. My heart and prayers go out to you. Reggie was a great man and a true friend to my Grandfather, Jack Wilson. I was very honored to have Reggie attend services when my Grandfather passed on in 2001.
John Wilson
October 24, 2005
We sadly learned of the passing of Reggie Lisowski via the www.jsonline.com - Milwaukee Journal / Sentinel web page. It was truly sad that we lost a great pro wrestler and a person who helped to make Milwaukee famous. Our sincere condolences to the Lisowski family.
My father Jack Wilson is mentioned in the article and passed in 2001. My dad and Reggie were very good friends for many decades and had great admiration for each other. Reggie attended my fathers funeral in Milwaukee and still looked like he could carry his famous "beer keg" on his shoulder all day long. He had many kind words for my father which were greatly appreciated by Jeanne my step mom, my brother and three sisters. All of us loved "da crusher." As a child my brother Michael and myself attended many of my dads matches in Milwaukee. At one of these matches I went to the back steps of the auditorium to go up to the wrestlers dressing room. I was about ten or so. As I got to the top of the steps and started walking to the main dressing room some one yelled out very loudly "Hey kid where are you going." I froze in my steps. As da crusher was approaching me my father yelled to him Reggie that is my son John. Da Crusher then gripped my hand and said hey kid how ya doing. Ofcouse I said fine. Needless to say I was taken aback when he yelled at me and was very scared. All the wrestlers in the room got a big laugh out of what happened.
I can remember many matches at the South Side Armory, Arena and Auditorium in Milwaukee where my father and da crusher wrestled. These were the days before the high flyers of today. You actually saw a 30 or 60 minute match with arm and head locks, step over toe holds, the Gagne sleeper hold, and other moves that aren't used to much today.
The excellent article in the Journal / Sentinel and redone on their web page is a true testament to a great person and outstanding professional wrestler. Both Reggie and my father are now together in heaven reminiscing of their many great times down here with their familes and on the wrestling beat. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to express my feelings about a truly great American - Reggie "Da Crusher"Lisowski. Rest in Peace Reggie, as your memory will be with us forever. John (and my wife Nancy) Wilson, Ocala, FL
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