Ricki R. Bashore, 70, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center. Known as “Pappy” to many, he was the husband of Roberta A. (Troutman) Bashore. On May 5, they would have celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

Born in Bethel on Sept. 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Rufus and Cathaline (Ratliff) Bashore.

Ricki was a dairy farmer for most of his life. Then, he was a crop farmer and a seed salesman for Hubner Seed. He was a member of the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren and the PA Farm Bureau. He enjoyed going to tractor pulls and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Ricki Bashore Jr., and his wife, Christine Bashore, of Lebanon; daughters, Jennifer, wife of Michael Rittel, of Annville, Andrea, wife of Timothy Showers, of Fredericksburg, and Melissa, wife of Nathan Dove, of Jonestown; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Boltz; and brother, Terry Bashore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, 30 Rehrersburg Road, Bethel. A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church.

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