Reps Gene Hall, age 37, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away August 24, 2020.
He was born on November 30, 1982 in Lone Star, Texas to Jeffery Gene Hall and Neda Chearl (Sharber) Dickerson. He grew up in Avinger, Texas and attended Jefferson High School, where he graduated with the class of 2001. Reps honorably received his Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America and was also a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was recognized as a Scout that best exemplified the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life. He took great pride in carrying on the values and traditions learned from being in Boy Scouts.
Following high school, he briefly attended Northeast Texas Community College. He went on to work at Lone Star Steel. Then, he decided to follow in his father’s footstep in becoming a certified welder.
On June 9, 2004, he was joined in marriage to Jessica Ann Miller in Lake O’ the Pines, Texas. Following the birth of their second child, they made their way to Buffalo, Minnesota to raise their family. Reps found work with the Iron Workers Union Local 512 and was also a welding instructor for Iron Worker apprentices. Reps was a certified welding inspector. He was an incredibly hard worker and made many lasting friendships in the Union because of his great sense of humor.
Reps was a devoted husband and father; his family meant the world to him and he made sure to provide as much love and support as he could for them. He attended many of their sporting events, watched wrestling videos on YouTube to give his son’s wrestling tips on how to be better at the sport. He helped Joanna master the “McTwist” at her gymnastics meets. He would test out his cooking abilities with unique recipes to provide home-cooked meals. He loved being able to mentor his children.
Even though he was from sunny Texas, he loved the cold Minnesota winters and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed ice fishing, duck hunting, and taking care of horses and cattle. Like any Texan, he also enjoyed cheering on his beloved Cowboys and Long Horn teams during the football season.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jeffery; grandparents, Coleman Gene Hall, Earl Sharber, and Opal Wynell (Rhyne) Sharber; and beloved great-aunt, Marg Harris.
Reps is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jessica; children, Riley Gene (15), Joanna Leone (14), and Marshall Miller (10); mother, Chearl (Steve) Dickerson; sisters, Kera (Chris) Williams, Kelly (Billy) Childress, and Kaitlin Gokey; step-sisters, Sarah (Ryan) Pursley and Laura Dickerson; grandmother, Wanda “MawMaw” Hall; uncles, Don (Pam) Hall and Van (Donna) Hall; mother-in-law, Leone Anderson; brother-in-law, Marvin (Anna) Miller; nephews Dustin, Blain, Ethan, Reid, Adin, Tegan and nieces Trinity, Kylei, Remi, Oaklee, Macee; step-mother, Teonna; and many other cousins, relatives, and friends.
A visitation will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 11:00 AM -3:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. An inurnment will be held at a later date in the family cemetery where he will be interred with his father and grandfather in Avinger, Texas.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
**Donations to Reps family may be made at; https://www.gofundme.com/f/reps-hall-family-memorial-fund
Reps would always lift the mood and make me laugh. I am grateful for the time we spent teaching together.
Reps ALWAYS made everyone laugh and have a good time!! I was truly blessed to teach at 512 with him! See you on the other side brother RIP!
Reps ALWAYS made everyone laugh and have a good time!!! I was truly blessed to instruct with him at local 512, see you on the other side brother RIP !!!
I enjoyed our time together, weather it was teaching at the apprenticeship for local 512, or working together at Red Cedar Steel, Reps always was in a good mood with a smile on his face. Best welder I’ve ever met…and a even better man..RIP brother.
Reps, from Smaaash, YMCA to Daytons and every job in between. To unloading trucks by hand and welding anchor bolts at Subaru. From your funny laugh to your honky tonk way of talkin. You will be forever missed. Thank you for the memories. Rip my brother.
Reps, from Smaaash, YMCA to Daytons and every job in between. To unloading trucks by hand and welding anchor bolts at Subaru. From your funny laugh to your honky tonk way of talkin. You will be forever missed. Thank you for the memories. Rip my brother.
Reps was a beloved friend, mentor, Instructor and brother Ironworker. He made everyone around him better, whether that was in day to day life, on the job or in the shop at the training center. He was one of the single best people that a person could meet, and we are all truly grateful for him being in our lives. He was one of a kind and will always be remembered because of it. RIP Brother.
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Reps was alway a great gentleman in his younger high school days so I’m sure he was an amazing Man, Husband & Father! Prayers for all of his family! Love and hugs!
Rest in peace my brother..
I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Reps as a little boy and he was a joy to be around. So sweet.