"He made countless contributions to the history and culture of Major League Baseball, and he was active in giving back to our communities and our state."

Bob Uecker was the light of the Milwaukee Brewers, the soundtrack of their summers, the laughter in their hearts, and his passing is a profound loss.

For many, it's like losing a member of the family. His voice, a familiar and reassuring presence in our lives for generations. A city native, Uecker was synonymous with Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Funny, self-deprecating yet earnest and serious about what counts. The tributes are rolling in.

The organization says Uecker fulfilled dozens of wishes and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years

Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Brewers who died Thursday at the age of 90, was battling a previously undisclosed illness.

Governor Tony Evers honors the late Bob Uecker, celebrating his legacy as "Mr. Baseball" in Wisconsin and beyond.

A native of Wisconsin, born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker turned a middling, five-year stint as an MLB catcher during the 1960s into a broadcasting career that spanned six decades, made him a mainstay in Hollywood and saw his everyman persona become as synonymous with the Brewers as the Miller Lite beer he served as spokesman for.

To devoted fans, Uecker felt like family. “Bob was like the entire city’s relative,” Wagner said. “And that’s kind of the mood.” Uecker wasn’t just any broadcaster,

Next to an empty table and chairs in the corner of The Jackson Grill stands a candlelit tribute with pictures of Bob Uecker: a way of honoring the iconic Brewers announcer and the man staff considered a regular at their supper club in the wake of his death.

The voice of the Brewers, Bob Uecker, has passed away at the age of 90. Uecker, also known as Mr. Baseball, was more than a ballplayer, sports announcer, or actor.

The passing of Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, has left Wisconsinites in mourning.  Uecker’s voice was a constant presence in the lives of baseball fans

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s elected leaders are among the millions of baseball fans mourning the passing of Bob Uecker. Uecker started his baseball career as a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, and later spent 54 years calling Milwaukee Brewer baseball games on the radio. He died Thursday at the age of 90.