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for BOB CHASE
Elizabeth Hill
November 23, 2017
We miss you
Jill Adler
June 17, 2017
I just looked up Bob since Doc Emrik finished calling the Stanley Cup championship, and every time I watch Doc, I can't help but think of Bob. So am very sad to see his passing last year. I got my start in sportswriting in Fort Wayne and first met Bob in person at a high school hockey banquet. Such a gracious man - as soon as I introduced myself, he offered to make a seat for me at the head table with the other media being honored that night, but I declined, as I was attending, not as a media person, but as a personal guest of a hockey player and a family friend. I got to interview Bob on his 50th anniversary with the Fort Wayne Komets for a feature profile in the local publication. Again, he was very gracious and very giving of his time. He spoke fondly of Doc Emrik and the Fort Wayne Komets organization. Every year, I always remember his final words as we wrapped up that interview. He said to contact him again when he celebrated his 75th anniversary with the Komets, and we would do another story. As each year passed, I never doubted that if he was still around, he would definitely honor his word because he was that kind of man.
Steve Leid
December 29, 2016
I never had a chance to meet Bob directly but I enjoyed listening to all of his broadcasts of Komet Hockey on 1190 wowo all the times I was able to listen from NW ohio. I did get to wave hi and he smiled back to 2/14/16 when the Ks played in Toledo vs the Walleye. I also really enjoyed the segment narrarted by Doc Emrick.
Chief
December 15, 2016
Bob loved Fort Wayne and Komet hockey. Great storyteller, booming voice and he was admired by all. Rest in peace Bob.
KLAUS & NINA ROBISHAW
December 8, 2016
Bob touched so many people from all over the country and all walks of life. And he treated each and every person he met as the most important person he would talk to that day.
Always that wonderful smile and when he laughed, it was hard not to laugh along with him. He will be missed so very much.
Murph, Karin and the rest of the extended family, thank you for sharing this legend with us.
Don Graham
December 5, 2016
Having met Bob on several occasions, one of my favorite memories is when Ryan Taylor and I interviewed him back in 2002 for our book "50 Years of Komets Hockey." Ryan and I had set a time limit of one to two hours max for our book interviews which numbered close to 100 in all. However, with Bob, it was closer to three hours and counting of never ending stories. Ryan and I could have set there for another three hours. Bob will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Sheryce Quinn (Hilkey)
November 30, 2016
Having college aged children of my own I only now realize the full impact Bob made on my life. Giving me my first opportunity to work in the WOWO Promtions department after I graduated college was my start. He was an amazing support, built up my marketable skills and when he knew it was "time"...encouraged me to "leave the nest"! He felt like family...as Im sure he did to so many lucky enough to have shared time with him. His love of his children and complete joy at his marriage to Murph are examples of such a life well lived! I feel blessed to have known such an amazing man! Prayers to all who feel this loss!
Kim Dager
November 30, 2016
The hockey world has lost the greatest announcer ever known. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace Mr. Chase. God Speed.
Carl Lindahl
November 30, 2016
Truly a legend has passed!!! Met Bob Many times as a kid in the early 1970's ((1970-1977) waiting for players autographs by the team locker room door!! Then met Bob numerous times in the last 15-20 years. ALWAYS a humble,gentle, FUNNY .Loved asking him about questions about music and interviewing / meeting Elvis and The Beatles!!!! As a 9-13 year old kid I spent MANY a night listening to Chaser broadcasting games , Hanging on EVERY word!!!(With a transistor radio under my pillow) Was supposed to be ASLEEP!!! Many prayers and blessings to ALL the Chase family and the extended KOMET family!!! Thanks for the GREAT memories BOB!!!! Bless you
Ruth Richeson-Reidy
November 30, 2016
Dave,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father. Growing up with you, I never knew how famous your Dad was until years later. He was such a kind , humble, fair man and such an inspiration for so many. I will always remember his distinctive voice. Rest in peace
Ruth Richeson-Reidy
Dave Emley
November 30, 2016
Bob was an inspiration for me to get into the broadcasting industry which lasted over 30 years. Thanks, Bob
November 30, 2016
Mrs. Wallenstein, Kurt, Karin, David and your families,
May your grief be lessened by the wonderful memories of a wonderful man. For all the thousands of people that adored your father as the play by play guy of the Komets, I am so fortunate to have known him just as Wallys dad. Just one of the dads tying skates in the locker room when we were too young to tie our own skates. God bless you all.
Your friend,
Greg Shively
Steve Wissman
November 29, 2016
Such a great man Thank you Bob always had the best stories on the bus rides Take care Swiss
Sharon Molargik
November 29, 2016
I can remember the only radio station that my parents would listen to was WOWO, so therefore we would listen to Komet games with Bob Chase calling the game, even though no one in our family even understood hockey at that time. It wasn't until my mid 20's that I even got interested in hockey after talking to a former player and started going to games and listening to away games, it made more since listening to the games, when you now understood the game. Bob, you will be missed. RIP. And to the family, thanks for sharing your husband, father and granfather all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with you .God's Blessing to You and may the memories and stories that you share bring you comfort and peace.
Bill Haecker
November 29, 2016
I have terrific memories of Bob calling the Komets games from the mid-60's while in middle school. I'll never forget the Turner Cup Champions of 1965. RIP Bob - you're already missed.
Sande Wappes
November 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. What a great man.
Ron Ullyot
November 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We had a lot of great memories over decades. We will all miss him.
Kathleen Adams
November 29, 2016
Hockey game on the radio will never be the same It was my honor to be able to meet Mr. Chase He was a great man RIP Chaser Your memory will carry on through all your fans
Charles And Sue Atkison
November 29, 2016
Dear
Morph, am so sorry about your loss. we use to be patients of Dr, Puiddy.
November 29, 2016
I have been listing to him for a long time for the broadcast the Fort Wayne Komets even got into trouble from my parents when i had a radio under my pillow when i suppose to be asleep because having school the next day.
R.I.P Bob you will dearly missed
Patrick Plummer
November 29, 2016
It was such an honor meeting him, we were both waiting for the elevator after a Komet game, I held the door open for him, told the others inside "sorry folks, I hold the door for living legends" Bob turned around wondering who I was talking to, everyone cracked up laughing. Heaven must have needed an extra gentleman up there. Fort Wayne can never thank him enough. Thank you, Bob for your service to this country & to this city. Thoughts, prayers, & condolences to his family.
James Novak
November 29, 2016
Listened to Komets hockey for many years with Bob [wowo]. I even got the chance to met him at a Wheeling Nailers game a few years back against Fort Wayne. Gonna miss him lots!
Grover Diemer
November 29, 2016
My transistor radio cried all day Thursday
Christy Steel
November 28, 2016
RIP Chaser.
Alan Crawford
November 28, 2016
Been listening to my broadcast hero from Toronto since I was 8 years old. As a matter of fact, my nickname is "Chase" due to my admiration for him. I am naming one of our Tuesday night pickup teams Team Chase Tuesday night in his memory. I am going to miss him very much.
The Betz family
November 28, 2016
Bob was always so friendly and had a good story to tell everytime I listened to him. Komet hockey will never be the same without him.
Tiffany & Ollie Gephart
November 28, 2016
Komets Hockey will never be the same. Our condolences to the Chase family, Former/Current Komets players, coaches, staff and friends. RIP Chaser.
Billy Cunningham
November 28, 2016
Bob Chase was one of a kind. I had the honor of working with him at Avilla Speedway and Baer Field Motorsports Park plus worked for him during the 1984-1985 Komet's season. He was a kind and gentle man and a legacy for the Komets and Motor Sports. Rest in peace, my friend. You will always be remembered as a great man.
CW
November 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Jake Middaugh
November 27, 2016
My condolences go out to the Chase family and friends. I grew up in Auburn Indiana. As a family we would tune in to all the Komets games while at home and traveling. It was always an inspiration and honor to hear his voice. Listening to his passion to the team, sport, and the community, made anyone who listened in to his broadcast to only become more passionate as well. Moving to Indianapolis and listening to more games, made me respect him more and get me more excited to tune in while not there. After having season tickets for 8 years, and still being a diehard Komets fan, he always helped keep that link being a far. It was an honor to meet him on multiple occasions and be a part of the fan base that he contributed so much of his life to.
Rest in Peace Chaser.
Diane Blaugh
November 27, 2016
Although I have not lived in the Fort Wayne area for 40 years--I still remember listening to Bob on WOWO--May he rest in peace-
Ashley Reynold
November 27, 2016
Bob was a great guy and always willing to talk to anyone who crossed his path. Even after the team would lose, Bob would still make everyone in the elevator laugh with his great sense of humor. He will forever be missed by many
Heather Lenington
November 27, 2016
Bob was not only the heart of our hockey world, but also the heart of our city. He was known and loved by thousands, and will be missed by thousands more. The hockey world will not be the same without him, but it will continue on his love and memories forever.
Paul Zappardino
November 27, 2016
RIP Bob Chase! I listened to you since I was a kid, you made hockey a better sport with your presence, I had a chance to see and talk to you 2/26/94 I came out to see a game it was an honor and a thrill, your style will be missed and the game will never be the same , next step for you hopefully is the Hall of Fame, you made everyone around you better, THANKS for the ride and the memories "WOWO Fort Wayne Komet Hockey" THANKS again "CHASER"
Lisa and Chris Underwood
November 27, 2016
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Bob. What an amazing life he had. Last time we saw him was when he was being honored last January at the Coluseum and before that was at WOWO's 90th Birthday at Sweetwater. Just listening to him on stage at Sweetwater and him reminiscing about the good old days at the station you could tell he had so much more to tell if he could have. Afterwards when I went up to him he gave the best "fatherly" hug and said thanks for coming. Like a lot of us not only did we grow up listening to The Fab Four but also listening to him maybe at home or in our cars with the radio on and him calling the Komet play by play. Chris and I extend our love and prayers to Murph, his children grandchildren and all that loved him. Thank you for the memories and Godspeed Bob❤
November 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I grew up listening to him on WOWO. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Melody King
Arnie Fugate
November 27, 2016
RIP Bob always knew that you would give me the right advise thought out the years.Ever if it was not what i wanted to hear. Thank You RIP my friend
Rachel Thoma
November 27, 2016
Bob was an amazing man. I always enjoyed talking to him in the pressbox when he was in town. Rest in peace Bob. You'll be missed!
Cathy Douglas
November 27, 2016
I have enjoyed listening to Bob Chase my entire life. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.
November 27, 2016
May God bless the family, RIP Chaser
Tom Boon
November 27, 2016
My condolences go out to the family
I loved listening to Bob on WOWO broadcasting komet games
Bob is to Fort Wayne as Harry Cary was to Chicago
God Bless
Evelyn Sammetinger
November 26, 2016
Such a great guy....a giant in the industry and in mankind....one of the REALLY good guys who will truly be missed!! Deepest condolences and thanks to the family who shared him with all of us.....
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