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Dr. Charles O. "Charlie" Rohrer
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Jim, Linda & Danny Trushenski
October 21, 2024
My son Danny was born with a cleft palate. He was so kind & always made him feel like going to his appointments was more fun than scary. He was such a caring & gentle person. We miss him. Jim, Linda & Danny Trushenski
Linda & Jim Trushenski
October 21, 2023
We have thought about him so much over the years. He helped so much with Danny. He was a caring person & dentist. Prayers to all.
R. Bruce Durham
October 21, 2021
Charlie was the ultimate good guy. He was always smiling and making sure everyone was taken care of. He was a wonderful father, husband and supporter of family.
cheryl folz
October 21, 2020
Best dentist ever and sweetest man you will ever know.
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Ann Parries
November 20, 2013
Dear Donna and family....We were so, so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Rohrer. Really shocked, to be honest. He was a SUPER doctor, he fitted me with a retainer and reminded me it was for "wearing". Donna we are so sorry. May God give you comfort and knowledge that your Husband, Dad and Grandpa left a tremendous legacy in the form of ALL of you....his wonderful wife, daughters and grandchildren. If we can do anything to help, we would be honored to do so. Sincerely, The Parries Family: Ann, Don, Doni, Cris & Dru
Chris Leifeld
November 19, 2013
Dr. Rohrer was a wonderful man,and a wonderful doctor. Gracious, gentle human being. He was great with my kids in doing their braces and answered all their questions directly and with respect. A wonderful, wonderful guy. We will miss him!
Kristy Andresen
November 16, 2013
I found out about Dr. Rohrer's passing when I brought my kids in for a long over due retainer check(Sorry Dr. Rohrer). My heart instantly hurt and the tears started to flow. He was a great guy... and will be missed. I was blessed to have found him as our orthodontist and felt he became a friend. I am so glad I started going to see his daughter Sara as our family dentist. What a great family!! Blessings to Dr. Rohrer and his family.
Eric Spieler
November 13, 2013
Dr. Rohrer was the best. I was very sorry to hear about his passing. He installed my braces when I was an adult and I looked forward to my appointments with him and talking about almost everything (including sharing photos of my children). He will definitely be missed.
Cheryl, Kathy, Beth, Becky & John Dittrich
November 8, 2013
Memories........Dr. Rohrer fixed three beautiful smiles on our 3 daughters. He was referred to me and he put me at ease on our first visit. He loved what he did (as did his staff). Always smiling. He used to tease the girl's about things, including boys; our youngest had a date for her senior prom and he thought he should meet this boy. I remember when our youngest came in for a review, I asked him if there was a discount. He said “the ninth child is free!”. We had a good laugh. I cannot express how sad we are at his early passing. I gather from reading other memories that he was sick. Our daughter's are in their 20‘s now so it has been a while since I have seen him. We will always remember him with grateful hearts. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jim & Connie Evans
November 6, 2013
Donna, we are so sorry to hear the news. Since we retired we haven't been back to Apple Valley in 11 years. However, I remember the toothbrushes passed out on Halloween and all the pride he had in the accomplishments of his loving family. Our prayers are with you. God Bless!
Mariyn Afdahl
November 3, 2013
Donna and family
Have been thinking about all of you when I heard the news a few months ago that Charlie was sick and in treatment. Please know that I share your grief now and know something of the loss you are feeling. My deepest sympathies.
God Bless the memory of Charlie Rohrer
Shelley Harker
November 1, 2013
Dear Donna and family!!
I just heard of Dr. Rohrer's passing this morning (November 1). I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man!! But, of course you all know that! All of us who had the privilege of knowing, and having him as our orthodontist, are better for having him in our lives!! We will all miss him terribly - along with all of you.
The joy is knowing that Dr. Rohrer knew his Lord and Savior, and is now with Him. We will all see him again on the other side.
But the void left is palpable. I pray that all the wonderful memories he leaves with and through all of you will bring comfort and healing.
God bless you all!!
Carrie Floen
October 31, 2013
Donna, You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so saddened to hear about your great loss. May God bless you all. Carrie (Libby's mom)
The Conley Family
October 31, 2013
Our family has fond memories of Dr. Rohrer's humor, patience and caring, and beautiful smiles because of his excellent work. He truly was one of a kind. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Steve and Donna Retter
October 30, 2013
Please accept our condolences as grateful former patients of Dr. Rohrer. Nobody did it better. And, his strong faith in God was evident: Our son had taken a soccer ball to the mouth just the day before his sister's appointment. Dr. Rohrer took his first (but not last...) look into Ben's mouth and said all looked OK. He explained the growth of a child's tooth to maturity and that it would tolerate some bumps that adult teeth would not. I said, "Wow, that's good engineering". He chuckled and replied, "the best"! May you find peace and comfort in God's promises during this difficult time.
Bruce Durham
October 30, 2013
Donna,girls and families:
I am sadden with the news about Charlie.
It was always a pleasure to see and speak with him. He was always upbeat and had a perpetual smile. My sympathies to you and all the Rohrer family.
Bruce Durham
October 29, 2013
Donna, I am in disbelief as I write this note to you and the girls. My fond memories of all the fun times with the Rohrer family are as vivid today as when they took place. Please know I send my heart felt thoughts and prayers to you and the girls. Much love...Susie Durham
Erin Sullivan
October 29, 2013
Rohrer Family - What a wonderful legacy your dad got to leave, beautiful smiles to a whole lot of people. So neat. Let the memories comfort and take one minute at a time. You are in my thoughts. Sending you strength.
October 29, 2013
Our daughters have the beautiful smiles that melt their parents' hearts due to Dr. Rohrer. They didn't like having braces very much, but they never minded going to see Dr. Rohrer. Condolences to his family. Sincerely, Jane , Gerry, Maggie and Emma Kaplan
Cheryl Folz
October 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.
My whole family from nephew, niece and now my granddaughter were patients of Dr. Rohrer. He was a kind soul and will truly be missed. God Bless you and your family
October 29, 2013
On behalf of the Carl Family Casey, Eric, Matt and Kathy we surround your beautiful family with our prayers and support. We loved Charlie's laughter and loving spirit!
Linda Smiley
October 29, 2013
Donna, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My son Brian and daughter Shamiah are patients of Dr. Rohrer. Charlie was so caring and he will be missed.
Jennifer (Casperson) Kalmes
October 28, 2013
It is with a sadden heart that I read the news in the paper. Myself & my 3 kids all have beautiful smiles straightened by Dr. Rohrer. I had started my orthodontia treatment as a teenager in my hometown of Winona with Charles's cousin Dr. Curtis Rohrer. This was a curious 'small world' tidbit of something in common -we spoke about at my initial treatments. He told me about how they were related & how he was somewhat familiar with Winona. Dr. C. Rohrer had such a friendly personality & sincere interest in his profession. He will be missed very much. Godbless you all.
Tina Baker
October 28, 2013
Doug, Tina and Ashley Baker want to express our condolences to the Rohrer Family. Dr. Rohrer was a thoughtful, and well respected man. He always remembered our family when we came in to visit for braces, retainers or pre-surgery help. We really liked him. We are so sorry to hear about his passing. He will be missed.
Gail and Bob Barsness
October 28, 2013
Donna and family - we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our children share a lot of history with your girls through St. Olaf, soccer and now professionally at Creek Valley. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Jim, Linda, Danny Trushenski's
October 28, 2013
Dr. Rohrer was a very special person to our family. Our son Danny was born with a cleft palate. He did such a
wonderful job of collaborating with all the other professional s
he needed to have for the smile he has today. He was so kind with his patients. Danny didn't mind going to see him. He always came out with a smile and not for just the reason he was there for. The office staff were wonderful. It was a place you knew people loved to work. We are sending blessings to all. He is a man who touched many.
Pam Hermanson
October 28, 2013
Dear Kirsti & family,
I am so very very sad for you. This has been such a struggle & I know the struggle all too well. I am so very sorry. Love goes to you & yours.
xo Pam
Dick Sjoquist
October 28, 2013
Charlie added life and laughter to our Prince of Peace men's group Bible study years ago. His laughter was heard by us all. He was a great listener and a great story teller of some of his experiences in the "Teeth" dental business. I enjoyed Charlie's humor and companionship. After trust between us was established he even bought cars from me. Wow! what a challenge, but fun. I enjoyed the times we shared both in and out of the church. He was always very proud and protective of his family. Blessings to you Donna and to your entire family. There will be a brighter star in the sky looking over you all. Watch for it...it may even have a smile on it for you all.
Yours in Christ.
Robin Allstadt
October 28, 2013
The Rohrer family is in my thoughts and prayers; I'm so deeply sorry for your loss.
October 28, 2013
Oh so sorry and prayers to family. Our son, josh and daughter, Amanda have beautiful smiles. The Gary Larsons
Jeff and Vicky Grace
October 27, 2013
What an amazing man! My daughters Ashley and Amy Grace were patients of Dr. Rohrer's. Yes he kept reminding my daughters the importance of wearing their retainers! Dr. Rohrer always made Ashley and Amy feel Like they were part of his family and made them feel that they were important to him! My husband Jeff and I have recommended friends and family to Dr. Rohrer because we felt that he was so affectionate and caring towards his patients that there was no other option but Dr. Rohrer. There are certain people in our lives that will touch our lives forever and Dr. Charles Rohrer will be one of those special people in our families life that will live forever! May god bless your family and know that your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, in law and another way that he touched your lives is a blessing! Truly a special man and he will be missed!
Amy Anfang-Kuta
October 27, 2013
I have been walking with a heavy heart all day long with the notice of Dr. Rohrers passing. He was a wonderful doctor to me and my daiughters. From the moment you walk into the office you can feel the kindness all around. I had my kids to other orthos to find the one we want and both girls picked Dr. Rohrer! He treated them like they were his own and gave them rules as if they were his own! He also got them to smile and not be so shy. He so proudly talked about his girls and his grandchildren. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 27, 2013
Thank you Dr. Rohrer for being the example to me and our girls....making everyone feel important.
They will all wear their retainers tonight in your honor :)
Blessings,
The Andersons
DeNell, Todd, Tressa, Jenessa & Julia
Vickey Sheppard
October 27, 2013
Dr. Rohrer (COR) has been my employer for close to 20 years,
but more than that, he was a second father figure to his staff. His caring ways, gentle nature and humor made him a joy to work with.
I've missed him tremendously over the last few months.
I have been so lucky to have had him in my life and to have been taught in the ortho field by one of the best.
He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
May god shine on his loving wife and family
Vickey Sheppard
October 27, 2013
Dr. Rohrer (COR) has been my employer for close to twenty years, but more than that, he was a second father figure to his staff.His caring ways, gentle nature and humor made him extremely easy to work with, I've missed him tremendously over the last 5 months.
He was truly one of a kind.
May god shine on his loving wife and family
Charisse Durst
October 27, 2013
It was with great sadness I received a phone call from my college daughter this morning about the passing of Dr. Rohrer. She, as well as my sons and many of their friends, were patients of Dr. Rohrer. He will be remembered by our family for his compassion, his graciousness, and his infectious and positive personality. If he ever had a bad day, we never saw it. His leadership and people skills overflowed on to his employees. Just by taking one step into his practice, one could instantly feel the positive energy continually on display from his staff. His love for his family also exuded from him. When we were in search of a good dentist in the area, we took a very valued recommendation from him. He was so proud of his daughters and our entire family found out why. Not only are they incredible dentists, but every visit with them is like a visit with their father. Dr. Rohrer, Thank you for the beautiful smiles you created as well as the hearts you touched. We are forever grateful. The Durst family.
Bob Bjorkman
October 27, 2013
I was so Blessed to have Charlie as a classmate,colleague,neighbor and dear friend.I will sincerely miss him. Love to the entire Rohrer family.
Krista Winkel
October 27, 2013
Kirsti and Family-
I know how tough this battle over the last year has been for all of you. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he is in a more peaceful place and watching over all of his girls and his grandchildren. Please let me know if I can help you at home or at CV in anyway. Our thoughts are with you.
Kay Kretzmann
October 27, 2013
I was so blesses to have him in my life both as a friend and employer for moree than 20 years. This alone speakes for itself he was a wonderful boss but even more a loved friend. My family and I will miss him tremendously! Gods blessing to the entire Rohrer family.
Peg Schneeman Reagan
October 27, 2013
I was one of Charlie's legacy patients. I just recently heard he was being treated for cancer. He was one of the lovely people on this planet and will be missed by so many. He was so kind and gentle with my son, Jimmy who has autism. He made things work. A passionate and compassionate person that I was so fortunate to have known. Prayers for his family....he was so proud of all of you! Peace Charlie.
Krista Winkel
October 27, 2013
Kirsti and Family-
I know how tough this battle has been for the last year. Hopefully you can find comfort in the fact that your dad is in a better place and is watching over all of his girls and his grandchildren. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you - at home or at CV. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Desiree & JD Lamanette
October 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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