Radio broadcaster, former WTMJ radio host, and former Brewers in-stadium voice Robb Edwards (Romant) died June 26.
Edwards, 79, was the host of the morning show on WTMJ from 1985 until 2000. He also spent time at WOKY-AM and WRIT-AM in Milwaukee. Edwards became the Brewers Public Address announcer in 1999 and held that role until his retirement in 2019.
“Robb’s career was unique in many ways. He did what is very difficult to do: He evolved and remained a relevant and beloved personality and member of the Milwaukee community over decades,” former WTMJ General Manager Steve Wexler told WTMJ. “First as a personality in Top 40 radio, then as host of WTMJ’s signature news morning show, and ultimately as public address announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers.”
Wexler and Edwards worked together as on-air talent in the 1980s before Wexler became his manager at the station in the 1990s.
“Robb’s familiar and friendly voice made us all feel good,” Wexler said. “Off the air, he was just as warm and fun. Robb set the bar high for professionalism and inspired and influenced generations of broadcasters. I join Robb’s legions of fans in sending condolences to his family.
Edwards’ obituary said he, “was captivated by music and baseball from an early age.”
“Bob was the ultimate pro, and his booming voice was familiar to multiple generations. Behind the scenes it was his kindness, humor, and penchant for helping others in the industry that made him beloved. All in all, Bob would say he had hit a home run in life.”
Visitation is scheduled for July 10 at 9 a.m. at St. Camillus, East Residence, 10100 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Camillus Foundation.
