Renee Hackett

Renee Jean Hackett, age 67, of Frederic, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Renee was born in Siren, WI, on May 1, 1950, a daughter of the late Roy and Geraldine (Bierbrauer) Hiller. She attended Luck Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Luck High School. Renee married Gerald Roy Hackett in June of 1978 in Clam Falls, WI. She was a homemaker, and worked at Alcan Manufacturing for many years until the plant closed. Renee’s love for animals was second to none. She always had a household full of pets of all shapes and sizes-- from dogs and cats, to guinea hens and horses. She never refused a stray, and always ensured it received the care it needed, as well as a loving forever home. Renee had a heart for all things outdoors. If she wasn’t taking care of the animals she could be found tending to her whimsical gardens, lounging at a lake with her dogs and family, or cruising through Crex Meadows - camera in hand. She had albums of photos which captured the beauty she experienced on every trip. Renee would also take any opportunity to plan trips to Bayfield with her family. In her able years, she could go rock picking for hours. Renee had an eye for creativity and a mind full of fabulous ideas. She made time for many beautiful craft endeavors with her sisters and mother. Throughout her life, Renee continuously held fast to an incredible inner strength, soft heart, and mind of wisdom. Preceding her in death are her parents, Geraldine and Roy Hiller; siblings, Shannon (David) Gall and Craig Hiller; and sister-in-law, Sandra Hiller. Renee is survived by her husband, Gerald Hackett; a son, Brandon Hackett; siblings: Michael Hiller, Deb (Dan) Hutton, and Sheri Barstow (Winslow Albright); as well as nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life honoring Renee Hackett that will be held starting at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Bone Lake Park. In lieu of sending floral or live plant tributes, memorials are appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com