Wendel R. Moore, 81, of Emmaus, died March 22, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Madisonville, Ky., he was the son of the late Willard and Cosbie (Murphy) Moore. His wife, Betzyann (Walters) Moore died June 27, 1987.

He was a manager for numerous Burger Kings in the Lehigh Valley for more than 35 years. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his friends at Fire Company #2 in Emmaus.

He is survived by a son, Derik and his companion, Yvonne M. Belisle; stepchildren, Mark Bellesfield, Cindy Cope and her husband, Richard and Debra Bellesfield; brother, Jim; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Timothy; longtime companion, Susan Reilly.

A celebration of life will be held 3 p.m. April 26 at Fire Company #2, 1017 Pennsylvania Ave., Emmaus.

Arrangements were made by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to assist the family with his final expenses at Spotfund.com and search Final Expenses for Wendel Moore.