Friday, September 16, 2011
To the family of Charles Benner-I extend my most heartfelt condolences at the death of a dear man who will always live in my memory. A gentle, kind and truly professional man who guided so many of his students in the discipline he valued and loved - music education. Ohio State was fortunate to have him and I was blessed to have him as mentor, friend and reference for my first job in the 60's at Wyoming Jr-Sr High School (one of his early positions). God Bless you, Charlie, you meant so much to so many, and made a real difference in my life. Fred Meister
