Dr. Brader was a lovely, engaging man. My parents considered him a friend, and they had the pleasure of flying with him several times.
Dr. Brader was also my orthodontist for the year I wore braces, and made the process less traumatic than it might have been. I was opposed to getting braces because back then the shiny oral bands set you up to be called "Tinsel Teeth" - teased by your friends, and looking temporarily goofy. Dr. Brader knew how to handle vain young girls like myself by saying "You're a pretty girl with nice teeth. Just a little time and you'll look even better, and it will be like icing on a cake." Sold.
There were times I dreaded seeing him, as he seemed rather tough about the tightening process, but he was doing his job. I hated all the whining I did about wires that were sticking out and stabbing into my inner cheeks, and soft wax was my best friend for much of that time. Still, when those braces came off, a clear difference was very apparent, and all was forgiven.
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Dr. Allen C. Brader, 88, Allentown orthodontist, died July 23, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Betty R. (Reinhard) Brader. Born in Laurys Station, he was the son of the late Ralph and Etta (Smart) Brader.
Dr. Brader completed predental matriculation at Muhlenberg College in 1941, was a OKU honors graduate at the School of Dentistry, Temple University, DDS, 1944; he acquired an MS degree in dental specialty of orthodontics at the University of Illinois, Chicago, 1948.
Dr. Brader practiced orthodontics exclusively over 43 years in Allentown and Bethlehem from 1948 to 1991. Dr. Brader was the chief of the Dental Department of the former Allentown Hospital from 1964 to 1974.
He honorably served his country as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of many professional organizations, serving both locally and nationally. Dr. Brader was an avid aviation enthusiast and was a world traveler.
Survivors: Sons, Gary A. Brader of Allentown and Gregg R. Brader of Emmaus; Daughters, Dr. Gwen E. Tunstall, dentist, of Baytown, TX and Gail B. Grestl of North Potomac, MD; Grandchildren, Jill Brader, Derek Gestl, and Amanda Gestl.
Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of personal choice.
Dr. Brader was also my orthodontist for the year I wore braces, and made the process less traumatic than it might have been. I was opposed to getting braces because back then the shiny oral bands set you up to be called "Tinsel Teeth" - teased by your friends, and looking temporarily goofy. Dr. Brader knew how to handle vain young girls like myself by saying "You're a pretty girl with nice teeth. Just a little time and you'll look even better, and it will be like icing on a cake." Sold.
There were times I dreaded seeing him, as he seemed rather tough about the tightening process, but he was doing his job. I hated all the whining I did about wires that were sticking out and stabbing into my inner cheeks, and soft wax was my best friend for much of that time. Still, when those braces came off, a clear difference was very apparent, and all was forgiven.
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Dr. Allen C. Brader, 88, Allentown orthodontist, died July 23, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Betty R. (Reinhard) Brader. Born in Laurys Station, he was the son of the late Ralph and Etta (Smart) Brader.
Dr. Brader completed predental matriculation at Muhlenberg College in 1941, was a OKU honors graduate at the School of Dentistry, Temple University, DDS, 1944; he acquired an MS degree in dental specialty of orthodontics at the University of Illinois, Chicago, 1948.
Dr. Brader practiced orthodontics exclusively over 43 years in Allentown and Bethlehem from 1948 to 1991. Dr. Brader was the chief of the Dental Department of the former Allentown Hospital from 1964 to 1974.
He honorably served his country as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of many professional organizations, serving both locally and nationally. Dr. Brader was an avid aviation enthusiast and was a world traveler.
Survivors: Sons, Gary A. Brader of Allentown and Gregg R. Brader of Emmaus; Daughters, Dr. Gwen E. Tunstall, dentist, of Baytown, TX and Gail B. Grestl of North Potomac, MD; Grandchildren, Jill Brader, Derek Gestl, and Amanda Gestl.
Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of personal choice.
Dr. Brader was a lovely, engaging man. My parents considered him a friend, and they had the pleasure of flying with him several times.
Dr. Brader was also my orthodontist for the year I wore braces, and made the process less traumatic than it might have been. I was opposed to getting braces because back then the shiny oral bands set you up to be called "Tinsel Teeth" - teased by your friends, and looking temporarily goofy. Dr. Brader knew how to handle vain young girls like myself by saying "You're a pretty girl with nice teeth. Just a little time and you'll look even better, and it will be like icing on a cake." Sold.
There were times I dreaded seeing him, as he seemed rather tough about the tightening process, but he was doing his job. I hated all the whining I did about wires that were sticking out and stabbing into my inner cheeks, and soft wax was my best friend for much of that time. Still, when those braces came off, a clear difference was very apparent, and all was forgiven.
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Dr. Allen C. Brader, 88, Allentown orthodontist, died July 23, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Betty R. (Reinhard) Brader. Born in Laurys Station, he was the son of the late Ralph and Etta (Smart) Brader.
Dr. Brader completed predental matriculation at Muhlenberg College in 1941, was a OKU honors graduate at the School of Dentistry, Temple University, DDS, 1944; he acquired an MS degree in dental specialty of orthodontics at the University of Illinois, Chicago, 1948.
Dr. Brader practiced orthodontics exclusively over 43 years in Allentown and Bethlehem from 1948 to 1991. Dr. Brader was the chief of the Dental Department of the former Allentown Hospital from 1964 to 1974.
He honorably served his country as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of many professional organizations, serving both locally and nationally. Dr. Brader was an avid aviation enthusiast and was a world traveler.
Survivors: Sons, Gary A. Brader of Allentown and Gregg R. Brader of Emmaus; Daughters, Dr. Gwen E. Tunstall, dentist, of Baytown, TX and Gail B. Grestl of North Potomac, MD; Grandchildren, Jill Brader, Derek Gestl, and Amanda Gestl.
Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of personal choice.
Dr. Brader was also my orthodontist for the year I wore braces, and made the process less traumatic than it might have been. I was opposed to getting braces because back then the shiny oral bands set you up to be called "Tinsel Teeth" - teased by your friends, and looking temporarily goofy. Dr. Brader knew how to handle vain young girls like myself by saying "You're a pretty girl with nice teeth. Just a little time and you'll look even better, and it will be like icing on a cake." Sold.
There were times I dreaded seeing him, as he seemed rather tough about the tightening process, but he was doing his job. I hated all the whining I did about wires that were sticking out and stabbing into my inner cheeks, and soft wax was my best friend for much of that time. Still, when those braces came off, a clear difference was very apparent, and all was forgiven.
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Dr. Allen C. Brader, 88, Allentown orthodontist, died July 23, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of the late Betty R. (Reinhard) Brader. Born in Laurys Station, he was the son of the late Ralph and Etta (Smart) Brader.
Dr. Brader completed predental matriculation at Muhlenberg College in 1941, was a OKU honors graduate at the School of Dentistry, Temple University, DDS, 1944; he acquired an MS degree in dental specialty of orthodontics at the University of Illinois, Chicago, 1948.
Dr. Brader practiced orthodontics exclusively over 43 years in Allentown and Bethlehem from 1948 to 1991. Dr. Brader was the chief of the Dental Department of the former Allentown Hospital from 1964 to 1974.
He honorably served his country as a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII. He was a member of many professional organizations, serving both locally and nationally. Dr. Brader was an avid aviation enthusiast and was a world traveler.
Survivors: Sons, Gary A. Brader of Allentown and Gregg R. Brader of Emmaus; Daughters, Dr. Gwen E. Tunstall, dentist, of Baytown, TX and Gail B. Grestl of North Potomac, MD; Grandchildren, Jill Brader, Derek Gestl, and Amanda Gestl.
Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of personal choice.
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