E. Louise Force, age 87, of Perkasie, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Carlton Force, with whom she shared over 68 years of marriage.

Born February 22, 1938, in Abington, she was a daughter of the late Whildin Ancon and Eleanor (Prest) Reese.

Louise was an active member of Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, teaching Sunday school, served on leadership and various other committees throughout the years. She enjoyed papercutting, gardening, sewing and reading. She loved to entertain family and friends and hosted weekly family gatherings. Her passion was her family, and she cherished the times they spent together.

Louise is survived by her children Cynthia Limbert Frankenfield and her husband John of Harleysville, Rebecca Goetter and her husband Michael of Perkasie, Charles Keith Force and his wife Joanne of Perkasie, Pamela Maciolek and her husband Kevin of Lansdale, Timothy Carlton Force and his wife Tonia of Harleysville; 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and her sister Dr. Margaret Watanabe of Hawaii and sister-in-law Loretta Warriner and her husband Herbert of Green Lane.

A memorial service for Louise will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Indian Creek Church of the Brethren, 821 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438, where the family will greet guests from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions in Louise's name may be made to Indian Creek Church of the Brethren at the address above.