Rev. Emory E. Ringer, age 87, of P.O. Box 314, Saegertown, PA, went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011. Emory was a resident of the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown since November 1, 2007. He was born in Uledi, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1923, a son of the late Emory N. Ringer and Christine Urban Ringer. After serving his country in the Army-Air Corps during WWII, he attended Missionary Training Institute (Nyack College), Nyack, New York, graduating from there in 1956. Over the years he served as pastor of seven churches in western Pennsylvania. He also ministered weekly at local Crawford County and Erie County prisons.
He served on the Board of the Peniel Holiness Camp, Conneautville, PA and served as House Chaplain at the Crawford County Care Center until July, 2009. Following a brain tumor and stroke, he developed cancer, and although not able to minister weekly as chaplain, he continued to read the Word and pray with the residents.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son – Emory Joel and two brothers – Wheeler and Vernon. Survivors, in addition to his wife of 57 years – Ruth, whom he married on June 6, 1953, include two daughters – Colleen Sutter and her husband, Douglas of Erie and Dr. Cheryl Ringer, a Lt. Cmdr., serving with the US Navy in Afghanistan; a son – Jeffrey and his wife, Vera, from Belgium; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 am at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 233 Church Street, Cambridge Springs, PA. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Spartansburg. Memorials may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
My thoughts and prayers are with you; I am sorry for you loss.
To the Ringer Family,
We are so for your loss. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Rev. Ringer wasn’t just a pastor but a friend. His wit and tenderness will be sorely
missed. Rev Ringer has been part of my life since I was a child. Christ has welcomed
a new saint into his kingdom. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ruthie and the family.
We love you all.
A man of unflinching principle and purpose, committed to his beliefs and unfaltering in his faith. Honest, trustworthy, strong. My father. Goodbye, Dad. Sleep well.
Rev. Ringer married us, and Ruth sang at our wedding when they were ministering at our church in New Castle in 1965. We thank God for them and their ministry often.
Though we sorrow now, we sorrow not as others who have no hope (I Thessalonians 4-13).
We rejoice knowing that Emory is safe and secure in the arms of Jesus.
Just a short word to Jeff, Cheryl, and Colleen.
You will see your father again as long as you are Saved, and prepared to meet Jesus.
(I Thessalonians 4-16,17,18)
We know this is what he has prayed for all your lives.
Love In Christ,
Lorrane & Larry Boyes
Although it’s been alot of years since I’ve seen Pastor Ringer, he and his family have always held a special place in my heart. I can remember as a young boy his strong faith and love for God, especially when Jeff was going through some health issues. He was always was a kind and tender man.
I’m sure that he’ll be missed by all his family and especially Mrs. Ringer.
Our hearts and prayers are with his family,
Doug Pepperday- Philipsburg
Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
And although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss and
Please know that we are here for you with love and prayers.
What a wonderful man Rev. Ringer was, I know he touched many lives with his loving kindness. May God be with you and yours in the days ahead. I will be keeping the family in my prayers. God Bless You all to your best and devine highest!
Sincerely;
Lynnette Tripoli