Chicago, Illinois
Edward ''Moose'' Cholak, Oct. 31, 2002, late of the East Side, beloved husband of Arlene, nee Miller, for 45 years; loving father of Kathleen and Steven; dear brother of the late Ann (Robert) Tanner; devoted son of the late Mary and Steven Cholak; son-in-law of the late Margaret and Bernie...
Read MoreI got to know Moose during 1965-72 when I was editor of THE DAILY CALUMET newspaper which circulated on the East Side. Imagine my surprise when I found out how highly intelligent and well-read he was. Not only a really nice guy, but also a serious intellectual.
Jameson Campaigne
September 29, 2023 | Work
Moose provided me with many happy hours of entertainment. The last time that I saw him was here in Springfield at Lanphier High School in about 1983 or 1984. My sincere condolences.
Conrad Rubinkowski
November 08, 2002 | Springfield, IL
When I was growing up, my dad always used to tell me and my family about his good friend, Moose Cholak from the old neighborhood. Our favorite story was the one about when my dad, Emil, pinned Moose. I finally met Moose when he attended my dad's wake. My family sends our deepest sympathies to the Cholak family.
Sharon Vlaisavich
November 05, 2002 | Chicago, IL
I've been a wrestling fan all my life, and I met Moose Cholak when he wrestled at a fair at Brother Rice High School. I was only 10 or so, and he came over and talked with my dad and I, and he signed an autograph for me. I still have it to this day. I was so proud to have met him - especially knowing that he was a home-town guy and one of my dad's favorites. I have bragged to everyone I know about having Moose's autograph for 16 years now, whether they knew who he was or not.
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Julie Peterson
November 05, 2002 | Oak Lawn, IL
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Dan Levy
November 03, 2002 | Chicago, IL
MOOOOOOOOOSE!
Thanks for the great memories, Moose, and deepest sympathies to the Cholak family for your loss. Rest in peace.
A Fan
November 03, 2002 | Chicago, IL
I have the fondest memories of the great "Yukon Moose" Cholak in the Amphitheater in the '60s. My dad, my brother, and I would get ringside seats and watch the Moose take care of some moral reprobate who dared to incur his wrath.
On Channel 26 in its infancy, my brother and I would watch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night. Moose was always the best match and the best interview.
The last time my brother and I saw Moose was at St. Rita in the late '80s, wrestling a charity...
Mark Quinn
November 03, 2002 | Naperville, IL
Rest in peace Moose, I wrestled you a few times and it was always a pleasure to do a job for you, you were a man among men and a gentle soul in a troubled world.
Michael Soma
November 02, 2002 | Renton, WA
I grew up on the south side and saw the Moose many times at the Amphitheater he was my hero!!!! Thanks for the memories!!!!
Frank Calomino
November 02, 2002 | Buffalo, NY
