Father Robert Joseph Hall has gone to be with Jesus and his blessed mother, whom he was looking forward to seeing. He passed away October 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Butte on January 30, 1959, to Garland and Helen (Harrington) Hall. He attended Longfellow Elementary School, East Junior High School, and graduated from Butte High School in 1977. He continued his education by studying dentistry at Carroll College, while attending Carroll, Father Bob was called to Priesthood. He followed his calling to Mount Angels in Oregon. He was ordained at St. Johns Catholic Church in 1985. Father Bob served in Anaconda, Choteau, Bozeman, and finally his hometown, Butte.

Father Bob loved to travel and especially enjoyed his time traveling with his mother to Ireland, Rome, New Orleans, and California. He also enjoyed time spent on the links playing golf with his sister, Veronica Hall. Every Friday, you would find him playing cribbage with his sister and niece, Beth. He also enjoyed spending time with his great-nieces and great-nephew. He adored his little Boston Terrier, Garbo.

Father Bob is survived by his siblings: Garland (Annie) Hall, Mark (Gabi) Hall, and Veronica Hall; his nephew, Nathan (Rebecca) Schwartzmiller; his nieces: Beth (Jake) Schwartzmiller, and Dannielle Hall; great-nieces: Braelynn and Ava and great-nephews: Bentlee and Kaden. He is also survived by his aunts: Marlene Dick, Irene (Terry) Ryan, and Sandra Harrington (Ken Baze), as well as numerous cousins and dear friends.

Preceding Father Bob in death were his parents, Garland and Helen Hall; brother, Michael Hall; Uncles Msgr. Joseph Harrington, Robert Hall, Harvey Hall, Arthur Dick and Aunt Betty Hall.

Father Bob's new life with the Lord will be celebrated on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church at 1500 Majors. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Rite of Committal will follow the Funeral Mass and take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Butte Depot, 818 S. Arizona.

Special thanks to Deacon John Uggetti and Father Tom Haffey.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Duggan-Dolan Mortuary. Donations may be made to your favorite charity.

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Published by The Montana Standard on Nov. 1, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hall

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16 Entries

Rev. John W. Kerns

November 27, 2022

Father Bob Hall and I were classmates at Mt. Angel Seminary. He always had a kind and friendly disposition. One of the highlights of my life was making a "pilgrimage" to Butte for Saint Patrick´s Day one year. On that occasion I had the privilege of concelebrating the Feast Day Mass at Saint Pat´s with Fr. Bob as the presider and homilist. He was a devoted priest, and a kind pastor.

"Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come, share your master´s joy."
Matthew 25:21

I will certainly miss him.

My condolences to his family and those who are dear to him.

Joy Metesh

November 7, 2022

I am broken hearted at the loss of Father Hall. He was a good friend and always greeted me with a smile and a hug. He was kind and loving. I am sure he is happy where he is especially reunited with his family. l am going to miss him for a long long time.

My sympathy to his family especially Veronica and the family of St. John's and St. Joseph. Such a tremendous loss .

Madelyn LaFave

November 6, 2022

Fr. Hall loved the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. He celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with great care and reverence. I shall miss him.

Shelia Schumacher

November 6, 2022

My condolences to Mark and Gabi and the rest of the family may he rest in peace with his mom and dad

Susan Paynter

November 5, 2022

Father you will be In my mind and heart forever and thank you for my wonderful job that I have taking care of you Garbo office I´ll never forget the love you had for the people of your church may you now be at peace with your mom and the rest of your family and most of all Lord God All Mighty rest in peace my little brother friend God Bless with love my Father Susan Paynter

john cummings

November 5, 2022

No one I know loved Jesus more than Father Hall. His devotion to his savior was evident in every mass he said. He was very private and didn´t often share his personal side in his Sunday morning talks, but when he prepared the meal of the mass for all, he spoke directly to his Lord with passion; it was a beautiful thing to witness. Then after mass, we always had a good laugh about life and the fact that God must have one heck of a sense of humor. We will miss his easy laugh and his dedication to his Lord and the people of St Johns and St Joes but we know he is very happy with his family in whatever place all good people gather when their time comes.

Mary Trimble

November 5, 2022

Father Bob - such a gentle soul and devout Catholic. Thank you for being my friend. My prayers for peace to the Hall family.

Dustin Knievel

November 5, 2022

I will always remember Father Bob as a kind, caring, and welcoming human. He will be greatly missed.

Russ and Joy Lews

November 4, 2022

We send our deepest condolences to Father Bob's family. Father was a long-time childhood friend. Our prayers are with the family. Love, Russ and Joy

Becky LaRoque

November 4, 2022

My sincere condolences to Father Bob's family. He was a wonderful person. God Bless you all.

Patti Norman

November 4, 2022

My sincere sympathy to the family of FATHER HALL AND Family HE was a great man of God...RIP...

Sherri Bebo

November 2, 2022

Father Hall was such a nice person and a good friend. I first met him at Legendary lodge when I was 15 years old. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family God bless you all!

Lisa C Bennett

November 2, 2022

To the entire Hall family- my heart is broken, Father Bob and I were friends from grade school. We would walk to Longfellow and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He was so good to my Mom Elizabeth- he had patience, humor and was just a kind soul. Prayers to the family- I know he really missed his Mom- may he rest in peace. Lisa Carroll Bennett

Rick Williamson

November 1, 2022

Fr. Hall was such a caring man. He will be missed by many. He was such fun at the fundraising bingos. I enjoyed watching him lead the volunteers decorating the church for Christmas. Our prayers and condolences go out to his friends and families. He will be missed.

Pat Dixon

October 31, 2022

You will be so missed. A wonderful caring kind giving man. He served God well.

Ann Bachman

October 31, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Father Hall was such a kind soul. He will be missed by many. May he Rest In Peace.

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