Louise Richer, of Bainbridge Island, died on Aug. 17. She was 91.

She was born in Canon Falls, Minn., on April 28, 1917. Her mother was Gerthe Johnston; she lost her father, George Dahl, in World War I.

She was adopted by her stepfather and later moved to Everett, as Louise Soneson. She worked in her future brother-in-law’s bakery and married Allan Richer after World War II.

Since 1994, she had lived in an assisted living facility on Bainbridge. She had a loving heart and a warm disposition.

She is survived by her son, Michael Richer, and grandson, Zachary Richer.

An online guest book is at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.