Bert "Chili Challis" Challis

I feel incredibly lucky to have met Chili. He gave me the confidence and the platform to get started on my comedy career. He believed in me before I believed in myself. Thank you Chili for the tremendous impact you've had on so many creatives and the comedy community. I will always remember you and your unwavering dedication to the craft! You inspired everyone that was lucky enough to take your class. Rest in Peace, you will be greatly missed my friend.

We hope the deer and highway motorists are all friendly in Heaven. Your dad was the BEST at starting & weaving a story and surprising everyone by coming back to it much later in the show. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Thaddeus and your family. Your friends from Capitol Bowl, Owosso MI---Tom, Theresa, our Staff & our Comedy patrons.

He taught me that the body and mind needs laughter to survive this world!

Fly High Uncle! You will be missed! Love Kimmy Byrd

"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."

I am so sorry for your loss! We really enjoyed meeting your dad this year at Lake County Yacht Club. Our prayers are with you.

To the chalilis Family Bert and I went to grade school and high school together we were on Facebook together and I'm saddened to hear that Berr passed away

My condolences
Barbara Lutsch Mann

Need to mention the fact that Burt was a dam good football player!
Jim Combs

We lived in the same apartment complex in Norwood in the 80s. He was the funniest stand-up comedian I've ever saw. Bizarre in many ways, but his show was the best. If this still applies, Vicky and Stacy, I'm sorry for your loss. Bert was one of a kind.

I'm still in disbelief... Chili was a wonderfully nice guy and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to Vicky, Thaddeus, and all his family and friends... Rest in Peace, Chili... I miss you already.

I don"t have the words to heal the family just advice. Remember all the past good times not the future what it would of been. Hold on to the love he gave already. Hugs to you all.

Chili will he loved and missed. His mark on comedy will continue through all of the comics he helped throughout the years.

Keep the heavens laughing. You'll be missed.
Love 'n laughter, Comedienne Crystal P.