Betty Lou Wetherhold, 93, of Emmaus, died Oct. 11, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Wife of the late Harry J. Wetherhold, she was born in Emmaus to the late Elmer F. and Bertha J. (DeEsch) Keller.

A 1950 Emmaus High School graduate, she was class secretary/treasurer and girls basketball captain.

She belonged to St. John’s U.C.C. and the Emmaus Recreation Committee.

Her dream of teaching and coaching found a home in EYA Saturday morning basketball.

She loved fishing and she bowled in local and state tournaments as a U.S. Bowling Association member for 60 years.

A devoted mother, she made raising her family her life’s passion.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen and her husband, Gary Sell; sons, Kevin and wife, Trixie, Kurt and wife, Karen, Kyle and wife, Suzan, Kelly and wife, Adria; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 5 in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, 18049.