Friend And Mentor Has Passed

[rps]

Chuck Etheredge of Holiday Island passed last night after a long fight with cancer. Chuck is the person that taught me the most about Table Rock walleye and he still holds the Holiday Island Marina walleye record with a 14.5 pound fish.

He was only able to fish two or three times this summer but managed to catch yet another 10 pound plus fish on one of those trips.

At his request, he will be cremated and his ashes spread over his favorite walleye hole. The family is planning a fish fry as his memorial.

What a model for all of us.

[laker67]

Sad news indeed, but I am sure his legacy will live on through you and others. My condolences to you and the family.

[Quillback]

Sorry to hear this, my condolences also to you and the family.

[Cindyjo]

It is obvious that he left you more than a fishing hole. I'm sure he smiles from above that a friend such as you took the time to share with us his passing. Thank you for bringing this to the fishing communities attention. My condolences.

[bfishn]

Sad news rps, my thoughts are with you and Chuck's family.

[motoman]

Sorry to hear about your loss RPS; but now that you're back on the water, get out there and get some of his walleye for him!:-)

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Cool idea to have a fish fry in his memory.:-)

[timr0123]

Thoughts and prayers to you and Chuck's family.

[powerdive]

Sorry to hear that, rps. I know you had the greatest respect for him.

[Bill Babler]

Condolences, When you posted about this gentleman last year I thought what a priveledge it would have been to not only fish with, but just meet this fine gentleman. Thoughts and Prayers

[Bird Watcher]

Sorry for the loss RPS