Charles H. Meinhold D.D.S.

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Charles Meinhold Obituary

Meinhold, D.D.S.,

Charles H.

Rochester: 1924 to 2011, Charles H. Meinhold, 87, passed peacefully on December 22, 2011. Dr. Meinhold was born on October 11, 1924, the son of Louis and Madeline (Burlingame) Meinhold and was raised in Brockport, NY. He attended The Citadel, the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1954. He practiced orthodontics in Brighton, NY for 52 years from 1954 to 2006.

Dr. Meinhold was an active participant in many community services and agencies. He was one of the founding members of the Seneca Park Zoo Society and the Rochester Area Multiple Sclerosis Society. He served as president of the Monroe County Dental Society. He was an active member and served as president of the Kiwanis Club of Brighton. He was an elder at the Third Presbyterian Church of Rochester and a trustee and camper of the Farm and Wilderness Camps of Plymouth, VT. Dr. Meinhold was an active participant in local Habitat for Humanity projects and the Rochester Camera Club. He had varied interests including camping, skiing, fishing, golf, photography, woodworking, jewelry making, gardening, and bird watching.

Dr. Meinhold was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Huffman) Meinhold, his mother, Madeline (Burlingame) Meinhold, his brother, Robert Meinhold, and his father and step-mother, Louis and Lois Meinhold. He is survived by his children, Peter Meinhold and Steven Meinhold of Rochester, Christine Meinhold of Seattle, WA and Pawan Singh of Quakertown, PA, their spouses, children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Amy (Burch) Rude of Venice, FL and Carol Steele of Sarasota, FL, and sister-in-law, Jan Meinhold of Boulder, CO, nieces and nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St., on Saturday, January 14, 2011 at one o'clock. A private interment service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seneca Park Zoo at 2222 St. Paul St. Rochester, NY 14621, to Habitat for Humanity at 755 Culver Rd. Rochester, NY 14609, or to Third Presbyterian Church.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Meinhold

6 Entries

Mark

December 16, 2021

I can only echo what others have said here of Dr Meinhold. I knew nothing of his above stated humanitarian works but I'm not surprised to read them. He was a very genuine and kind man. He worked on my braces for 6 years (they were a mess). I still get compliments from people saying how perfect my teeth look and how lucky I was to be born that way. HA! $2,000 (1976 money) well spent.

Donna Kelly

January 4, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Meinhold's passing. It was always a joy coming to see him in his office. He showed great humor and understanding with brace wearing. He was such a wonderful role model for so many. I enjoyed visiting with him as a youth so much, that when my children needed an orthodontist, there would be no other choice other than the wonderful Dr. Charles Meinhold. I had great confidence in his skillful dental abilities and human understanding of people. For years when going by his Chelmsford Office building, I'd tip my hat and say thank you Dr. M. I'm sure he will be missed by not only his special family but the community at large for his humanitarian efforts. The world was definitely a better place because he was here. I will always remember him in a special way for his caring manner. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends for their great loss.

Karen Kelly

January 4, 2012

My mother had buck teeth and Dr. Meinhold straightened them. Then, when my sister and I needed braces, we chose, Dr. Meinhold as well. Dr. Meinhold was the best Orthodontist! and could keep his patients laughing! There was where my brace wires were poking my gums. Dr. Meinhold laughed and said. "Karen this office is not supposed torture treatment, we are here to fix teeth" Then he laughed. He was a fighter on his patient's behalf. When another dentist pulled a tooth before consulting him, him, he was upset. He got on the phone in front of me. He called the other dentist.
The loss of such a great man a a terrible loss. He will be missed. He passed on some great life stories and a gave me a great set of teeth.

Roger Essley

January 2, 2012

As a boy I broke a tooth and Dr. Meinhold put a cap on it, telling me it might last fifteen or twenty years. 50 years later that carefully crafted cap is still there.
But knowing Chuck as an adult really taught me about staying power. My parents, Harry and Betsy Essley often told me about Chuck's extraordinary efforts to support Ruthie through her long and difficult illness -- we should all have such a loyal partner and friend.
Roger

January 2, 2012

He graciously provided dental care for a 11 year old inner city boy that corrected his very crooked teeth, and today a youth leader in his church, and my adopted son who was voted "Outstanding Father of the Year". I thank Dr. Meinhold for being a strong role model of service that influenced this boys character.

January 1, 2012

Dr.Bob&Evy McDonald were sadenned to read of Chuck's death. He was one of the best, and we are glad to have known him, and Ruthie also.

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