Vern Riffe

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Vern Riffe
96th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office January 6, 1975 - January 2, 1995
Preceded by	A. G. Lancione
Succeeded by	Jo Ann Davidson
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 92nd district
In office January 3, 1967 – December 31, 1994
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	William L. Ogg
Personal details
Born	(1925-06-25)June 25, 1925 New Boston, Ohio
Died	July 31, 1997(1997-07-31) (aged 72) Columbus, Ohio
Political party	Democratic

Vernal G. Riffe Jr. (June 26, 1925 – July 31, 1997)^[1] was an American politician of the Democratic Party. Riffe served Ohio House of Representatives for 36 years and was the longest serving speaker of that institution, holding it for 20 years.