Randall S. Hall

On September 17, 2024, The Lord blessed Randall “Randy” Scott Hall a much-deserved poetic exit, after an acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), at Saint Joesph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Alongside the battle of IPF, stood his valorous three-year war against pancreatic cancer. This was Randy’s third cancer diagnosis within his lifespan, all of which were fought with humility, perseverance and strength. The lyrical arrangement of Randy’s last weeks proved to be Gods last tribute to Randy’s love for family, poetry, and music. In the presence of his wife, three daughters and only son, the Lord granted Randy a final tender embrace, peace over his soul and by his restored lungs, he was reunited with his mother and father in Gods Heavenly Kingdom. Throughout his life, Randy devoted himself to his career, his family and ultimately his faith. Randy’s legacy of heroism, loyalty, sedulity, and piety will live on through his family and friends for generations to come.

Born On March 29, 1954, in San Bernadino, CA. Randy was the only son of Boyd and Wanda (Nelson) Hall. His father was an iron worker and eventually started Teton Steel Company while his mother worked as a homemaker. Boyd travelled Wyoming to provide for his family and Wanda tended to the home and her son, devoting time to reading, singing and teaching him stories, songs and rhymes. Her attention to Randy encouraged his thirst for reading and learning. Randy’s mother was at every play, program, dance, ball game, and school function, proving that his life defined hers. Randy attended Natrona County High School, Northwest University and later the University of Wyoming. He moved back to Casper where he indulged in his passion for music by starting up his own radio station KGRQ. He would soon be known for his unique radio voice, charming wit, and nickname as “Rock’n Randy”. From here, Randy decided to dip his toes in commercial real estate, after being inspired by his father, Boyd Hall, and his investments in real estate. With his father’s mentorship, Randy became a successful full-time commercial real estate broker in the commercial and investment real estate brokerage and private syndication. Randy was well known for contributing to the growth of both the East and West side of Casper, directing numerous purchases and/or sales of special purpose properties throughout Wyoming, while brokering much of the major retail in Casper. In 1999, Randy joined his future wife Michele Trost Hall to build the successful real estate firm “Broker One Real Estate” teaching and training many realtors. Together, they would invest in significant land holdings, renovate their company office building into one of the finest examples of Class A office space in the state, and go on to develop the MESA and Mountain Plaza areas. Randy held a highly respected designation of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) from the CCIM Institute of the National Association of REALTORS® and was elected as the 2022, President of the CO-WY CCIM Chapter, the first time a president has originated in Wyoming.

Randy’s personal life was filled with many blessings despite adversities. Early in childhood, with the influence of his mother, Randy found his love for music and guitars. In high school, Randy continued to grow his love for music and growing relations with friends. These friendships, including the ones formed later in life, would remain faithful until his last days, proving that “friends are the siblings God never granted us”. In Randy’s twenties, he continued to indulge in his love for music, focusing on poem versification, while flanking his first cancer diagnosis. In1994, God winked at Randy, by blessing him with a “meet cute” between him and his eventual lifelong partner and soulmate, Michele Kay Trost. Along with Michele came four beautiful children: Jacque (1), John (3), Vanessa (6), Jacinda (8). In this same year, with the love and encouragement of his parents, Michele, his children and friends, Randy would face his second battle against cancer. This fray proved to be far more difficult with doctors giving Randy a very grim outcome. Randy took this as a unique challenge, and with resilience and his faith in God, he would live nearly 27 years in cancer remission. During the 13 years of courting Michele, and by honoring his mother’s legacy, Randy was present at every one of the children’s religious sacraments, sporting events, academic achievements, and school functions-always the loudest in the crowd-showing pride in all their accomplishments. He taught the kids love for music during daily rides to school, poesy at every holiday, and embodying a perfect gentleman to their mother, showing them that chivalry is in fact, not dead. Michele and Randy would marry in 2007, at Saint Anthonys Catholic Church in Casper, Wyoming which would be the beginning of beautifully blessed marital union. Randy continued to embrace his “Dad” role by devoting his life to his wife, children and grandchildren, not knowing he would soon again rely on them. In 2021, Randy embraced his third and final cancer diagnosis: pancreatic cancer. Like the beast pancreatic cancer is known to be, it would soon be learned that the cancer had metastasized, hoping to kill Randy’s spirit and drive for life. Although the news was dour, he had already begun his newfound journey with God and his conversion into the Catholic faith. Randy began studying Catholicism and would soon embark on the path of confirmation into the Catholic community. Randy relied heavily on his reclaimed relationship with Christ and Christs intercessors within the last three years of his existence, giving God all the glory, a devotion that would prove merciful in his last days here on earth. In the end, Randy found peace in the chaos, suffering and confusion, ultimately receiving breath to the new life that was always promised to him. 

Randy is survived by his beloved wife Michele; children, Jacinda (Chris) Denton, Vanessa (Kasey) Hardy, John (Maggie) Trost, and Jacque (Derek Francom), and grandchildren Ezra (10), Belem (8), Aydan (6), Zelah (5) Ezekiel (5), Eselmon (5), Harmon (2), Ozeia (2), Millie (2), Zadok (3 months). Randall was preceded in death by both of his parents, Wanda Hall and Boyd Hall.

The family will receive guests at Bustards Funeral Home on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., with the rosary being prayed at 5:00 p.m. Randy will be celebrated on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in downtown Casper. Father Clark Lenz will officiate. The Right of Committal immediately following, at Highland Park Cemetery. A reception will follow at the historic M Building at noon. The public is invited to both events. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Anthony’s Catholic School.