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On January 8, 2025, we lost our beloved Rene—a mother, spouse, poet, and artist.

Rene is survived by daughters, Noelle Livingston and Emerson Livingston-DeTienne; and spouse, Dannee Livingston-DeTienne. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sue Paukert; and children lost to miscarriage, Jet Elijah and Charlee Lue.

Rene was privately laid to rest at Natural Path Sanctuary. A memorial service was held on Sunday, March 2, at the Arts + Literature Laboratory in Madison. All who knew Rene and were touched by her life are welcome.

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