'He was the greatest': Fans honor beloved Bob Uecker

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Fans are honoring baseball broadcast legend Bob Uecker. The MLB Hall of Famer passed away at age 90 on Thursday, Jan. 16. 

"He's a God. He's the voice of God essentially for baseball in Milwaukee. It's going to be really hard to miss him," said Bret Kubinek of Madison.

Kubinek was one of many fans who brought flowers, candles, memorabilia, and Miller Lite to Bob Uecker's statue outside American Family Field after hearing the news.

The statue was dedicated in 2012 for the 50th anniversary of his first Major League game.

The first thing I remember about Brewers is my grandpa listening to Uecker on the radio," remembered fan Kairee Larson, of Milwaukee. "You hear him so often in the summer at home, in the stadium when you're walking around. So, it's going to be a tough one this year."

"His voice is so indescribable. It seemed effortless," said Justin Spanbar, who lives across the street from the stadium. He was the first person to place a beer at the statue.

Fans spanning generations stopped by to honor Mr. Baseball.

"Bob had a way of doing things, you know. He made Milwaukee, Milwaukee," said fan Chuck Willer.

For Milwaukee baseball lovers, Uecker was truly part of the family.

"He's like your extra grandfather, your extra uncle, your dad," Kubinek said.

"I'd see him at stores, and he was just a regular guy. He'd say hi," said Susan Bosman of Menomonee Falls.

"He always had a good time no matter how bad it got, and when it got good, he had an even better time, right. And that's something we can all strive to follow," said Bosman's son, Shawn.

Devoted fans swear Bob Uecker made the Brewers what they are today.

"He always had a good time no matter how bad it got, and when it got good, he had an even better time, right. And that's something we can all strive to follow," said Bosman's son, Shawn.

"We were so lucky that he was ours. We felt like he was the best, he was the funniest, he was the greatest at what he did, and he was ours," said fan Walt Remondini.

The memorial started with one beer can, and it's growing to a sprawling dedication.