In Loving Memory dearly .
In loving memory of Tony Hallum
June 27 , 1967 – February 19 , 2024
With heavy hearts , we bid farewell to our colleague and friend , Tony Hallum , who passed away on Feb . 19 , at his home in Jordan , surrounded by those who cherished him
Tony , aged 56 , fought a valiant battle against esophageal cancer for four years until he was called home by the grace of God .
Born on June 27 , 1967 , in Winona , Tony ’ s journey was one marked by warmth , humor , and unwavering dedication . He was baptized and confirmed in the Rushford Lutheran Church and graduated with the RHS class of 1985 .
Tony ’ s passion for literature and history blossomed early , making him nearly unbeatable in Trivia Pursuit , while his legendary sense of humor brightened the lives of all who knew him .
From early endeavors in scouting to his tenure at McGeorge ’ s Restaurant , Tony ’ s work ethic and charm were evident to all . After graduating from Winona State University , he pursued his love for history , earning a place in the masters of history program at Mankato State University .
It was during this time that he found love in Amy ( Bulock ) Hallum , whom he married on Aug . 29 , 1992 . Together , they shared countless adventures , from trivia nights to Renaissance Festivals , forging memories that will forever endure .
Tony ’ s professional journey saw him manage various businesses before finding his calling at Mid-County Co-op in Cologne .
A dedicated leader , Tony nurtured relationships with his customers and mentored countless young professionals , imparting wisdom on integrity and dependability . His commitment to community was unwavering , as seen through his generous donations and active support for local initiatives , earning him recognition from the local 4-H .
Tony leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter , survived by his wife , Amy ; his mother , Dianne ; his brother , Christopher ; extended family ; and a multitude of cherished friends . While we mourn his loss , we also celebrate the joy he brought into our lives and the indelible mark he left on our hearts .
In the words of Dr . Seuss , “ Don ’ t cry because it ’ s over ; Smile because it happened .”
Tributes from Co-Workers :
“ Tony was our Cologne Holiday store manager . He had a funny sense of humor and always had a comeback or quote to end a conversation . My favorite was when you ’ d thank him for answering a question ; he ’ d say ‘ no charge .’ When he found out he had cancer , he dealt with it by using humor . I was always amazed at how he could go through everything he was going through and still go to work every day and crack jokes . Tony was also very generous to the Cologne community – always willing to donate gift cards , car wash books , beverage coupons , etc , to local non-profit groups . He worked hard to build relationships with his local customers . He is missed by his coworkers and customers alike .” - Julie Clemensen
“ Tony had the greatest sense of humor and quick-witted comebacks , making me laugh daily ! Whenever you needed to get information from him or ask him a question , he would end the conversation with “ No Charge !” Whenever the community came asking for donations , he was always generous ! Especially when it came to something for town events that involved kids events like 4-H events , Easter , or Halloween events , he was always willing to make a donation , saying , “ anything for the kids !”. Throughout his whole cancer journey , Tony held his head high , came to work every day , and even when he was off for treatments or not feeling well , he came in on his scheduled day off to work . His love for his job was undeniable , and he was very proud of the store . We will truly miss having Tony in our lives !” - Diane Beckrich
Tony ’ s laughter , kindness , and dedication will forever be remembered and deeply missed .
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