Lawrence Moore

Lawrence Wayne Moore, 82, of Bettendorf, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at The Summit of Bettendorf after courageously facing Parkinson’s disease with strength and grace, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Weerts Funeral Home. His memorial service will be the same day at 12:00 pm, with a luncheon immediately following the service. He will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter.

Larry was born on October 16, 1943 in Rock Island, IL to parents Wayne and Margaret (Verstraete) Moore. He graduated from Alleman High School in 1961 and joined the Air Force shortly after. He was united in marriage to Penny Stomberg on September 13, 1969. The two of them spent 56 loving years together, while raising their two daughters.

Larry was a lifelong business man. He started Design Promotions in the basement of their house with money borrowed from the girls’ savings accounts, which he paid back many times over. Larry won many sales trips that took him and Penny around the world during his 35+ years owning Design Promotions.

Larry was a man with many hobbies who was always ready for a new adventure, whether it was racing sailboats, whitewater rafting, or playing on numerous golf courses around the world. He was a sarcastic prankster that made friends wherever he went, especially on the golf course, where he was infamously known as L Mo. He and his wife were members of the Davenport Country Club for 25 years with Larry serving as the president at one point. One of his other claims to fame was being the inaugural winner of the Rock Island Grand Prix, which he and his buddies joined just for a laugh.

Larry loved any chance to be in the air whether it was picking up his daughter from college in his own plane or hitching a ride in a fighter jet plane, a bi plane or even a hot air balloon. Outside of flying, he could be found meticulously washing and waxing his cars. If the car door got accidently slammed, he would say “small car, small door” which is a mantra that is remembered by many.

Above all, Larry loved his family. He coached his daughter’s softball and basketball teams when they were younger. He was kind and proud, which also made him a great papa to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Penny; his daughters Kim (Shannon) Budde and Krista (Jason) Buntemeyer; his grandchildren Ella, Lena, and Lucas; his sister Karen Belyea; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Wayne Moore and Margaret Moore-Reed, and his stepfather Howard Reed.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at The Summit and UnityPoint for their care and compassion.