Vernon M. Ringler, Class of 1953

Introduction of Vernon Ringler writtern and presented by Diana Gomez, Class of 2009.

Today I have the honor of presenting to you a distinguished member of our community who describes himself as just the average person. However after getting to know him, I am certain that there is very little that is average about him.

Vernon Ringler, a fourth generation Oxfordian, graduated in 1953 from Oxford Area High School. He then went on to pursue his business degree at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster.

After graduating from college Mr. Ringler joined the U.S. Marine Corps for three years and had the opportunity to see the world aboard a ship in the Mediterranean while serving our country. After completing his active duty with a good head on his shoulders and a good education, he returned to his hometown to take over Ringler's Appliances with his brother Bill. After that he was involved with several other vital businesses in Oxford such as the Oxford News Shop, which at one point sold up to 1,000 newspapers a day.

Mr. Ringler was not just an avid businessman but also played several key roles in the Oxford community. From about 1970 to approximately 1980 he was chairman of the Board of Directors of Jennersville Hospital, or Southern Chester County Medical Center as it was known back then. He also served as vice president of the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Board of Directors of Coatesville Savings Bank, making Mr. Ringler an imporant asset to our community.

Mr. Ringler now spends his time managing his business with his wife and researching and preserving our local history. Both he and his wife are actively involved in preserving and remodeling buildings in town to their original splendor.

Mr. Vernon Ringler is a very valued member of our community, and I ask you to please help me give him a warm welcome.