Renee Smith

Renee Smith

July 11, 1967 - April 27, 2023

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DeForest, WI - Reneé Smith, age 55, passed away on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at 12:55pm. Born on July 11, 1967, in Great Falls, MT, the daughter of Roger H. Cook and Nancy C. Cook (Prevost).

She graduated from DeForest High School in 1985. College graduation from University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Spring of 1990. She was a Quality Assurance Manager at Ocular Services on Demand and Junior Varsity Softball Coach at DeForest High School.

Reneé is survived by her husband Christopher Smith and daughter Bryn; twin sister Denise Malone, brother Rodney Cook, and younger sister Kymberly Larson; and god child Annika Cook.

A special thanks goes out to Dr. Amy Stella, Dr. Susan Ferguson, Dr. Karen Huseby-Moore, RN Courtney…, RN Jeanne… other extended hospice care at Agrace, and the nurses and doctors at Meriter Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church, DeForest WI on Monday, May 8th, at 11:00 AM with Fr. Jared Holzhuter, Fr. Kumud Chandra Nayak, and Fr. Rob Butz, officiating. A visitation will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church, DeForest WI, on Sunday, May 7th from 4 - 7 PM, as well on Monday, May 8th from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Burial for family only will be held at St. Olaf Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Agrace Hospice Care, 5395 E Cheryl Pkwy, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Windsor/DeForest Chapel

6924 Lake Road

608-846-4250

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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Reneé Smith - May 03, 2023
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Sarah (Spence) Kopplin
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Renee was my first female coach. She inspired me to believe in myself as a young woman and encouraged me to be brave and strong and confident. She is a person who showed me how to believe in myself because she believed in me. Her light and caring and strength will always be something I admire and will try to emulate.
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Tom Vlach
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Roger, Nancy, Chris and families - I am truly saddened to hear of Renee's passing. May God grant you peace and understanding during this difficult time, and may you always cherish the time you have had with Renee over the many years. May God bless you all.
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Rich and Dee Hall
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We were deeply saddened to hear of Renee's passing. She was a person of deep strength and compassion. She was such a bright light and a good friend. We will miss the annual dinners that we had to celebrate our friendship with her and Chris. She will live forever in our hearts. Rich and Dee Hall
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Donnie Tharpe
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Your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Fear not for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
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Teri (Pace) Robinson
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How I will miss Renee! I've known her for most of my life. We've been friends since middle school and we've played countless games/sports together. She was a super athlete, excelling in everything that she did. She was lights out on the basketball court. We were so happy she was on our team! Renee was such a good person. She was a friend to everyone and always had a kind word for others. She never missed sending me a birthday or Christmas card. She was so thoughtful that way. Since I haven't lived in Wisconsin for a long time, those cards and letters meant the world to me. Our last face to face visit together was right before COVID when I was visiting Wisconsin and we met for breakfast. I couldn't have asked for a better friend! Until we meet again, Renee! My heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family.

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