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W. Robert Mac Conkey 1911–1954
In Memoriam W. ROBERT
MAC CONKEY
1911-1964
M
EMBERS of the Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists were stunned recently by the sudden death of their fellow member, W. Robert MacConkey of Rochester, New York. While visiting his family in Cambridge, Ohio, Dr. MacConkey suffered a heart attack and died on Oct. 25, 1954. W. Robert MacConkey was born in Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 22, 1911, the son of Judge S. F. MacConkey and the late Elizabeth Kaetz MacConkey. Later the family moved to Columbus, Ohio, and from there to Cambridge, Ohio.
Dr. MacConkey received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1932 and his dental degree from the same school in 1937. Following his graduation, Dr. MacConkey married Margaret Headley and went to Rochester to intern at the Eastman Dental Dispensary under the direction of the late Dr. Eda B. Schlenker, orthodontist. Later he became associated in private practice with Dr. Schlenker. In 1944, Dr. MacConkey was commissioned in the Navy Dental Corps, and after his separation in 1946 he again entered the private practice of orthodontics. Dr. MacConkey was a member of Psi Omega fraternity, Rochester Dental Society, Brighton Kiwanis Club, the Rochester Club, and the Presbyterian Church. He was modest and conscientious, and sincerely loved his work. His patients thought so highly of him that they had a commemorative plaque made, to be placed on the building in Brighton where he practiced. It is a great tribute to a wonderful person. Dr. MacConkey leaves his wife, Margaret, and two young sons, Robert, Jr., and John Charles. To these, we of the Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists give our heartfelt sympathy. Robert E. Ross, Chairman Necrology Committee 316
MAC CONKEY
1911-1964
M
EMBERS of the Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists were stunned recently by the sudden death of their fellow member, W. Robert MacConkey of Rochester, New York. While visiting his family in Cambridge, Ohio, Dr. MacConkey suffered a heart attack and died on Oct. 25, 1954. W. Robert MacConkey was born in Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 22, 1911, the son of Judge S. F. MacConkey and the late Elizabeth Kaetz MacConkey. Later the family moved to Columbus, Ohio, and from there to Cambridge, Ohio.
Dr. MacConkey received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1932 and his dental degree from the same school in 1937. Following his graduation, Dr. MacConkey married Margaret Headley and went to Rochester to intern at the Eastman Dental Dispensary under the direction of the late Dr. Eda B. Schlenker, orthodontist. Later he became associated in private practice with Dr. Schlenker. In 1944, Dr. MacConkey was commissioned in the Navy Dental Corps, and after his separation in 1946 he again entered the private practice of orthodontics. Dr. MacConkey was a member of Psi Omega fraternity, Rochester Dental Society, Brighton Kiwanis Club, the Rochester Club, and the Presbyterian Church. He was modest and conscientious, and sincerely loved his work. His patients thought so highly of him that they had a commemorative plaque made, to be placed on the building in Brighton where he practiced. It is a great tribute to a wonderful person. Dr. MacConkey leaves his wife, Margaret, and two young sons, Robert, Jr., and John Charles. To these, we of the Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists give our heartfelt sympathy. Robert E. Ross, Chairman Necrology Committee 316