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Dr. Lester Carter was a humble man. “I’m just the community druggist, nothing fancy,” he told us last year. (File photo by Sue Vliet)
Milwaukee is mourning the death of Dr. Lester Carter, longtime pharmacist and a beloved community anchor.
Carter died Monday. He was 90.
Here are some precious memories from our archives to honor a man who inspired many in our neighborhoods.
‘Dr. Carter’ recognized with honorary street sign at 24th and Burleigh
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- (From left to right) Mayor Tom Barret, Lester Carter and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey pose for photos following a 2018 street naming ceremony. (Photo by Jenny Whidden)
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- Dr. Carter helps a patient in 2015. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
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- Dr. Carter wears his signature plaid bowtie. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
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- (From left) LaDonna Walton, Lester Carter, Dennis Walton and Gloria Johnson attend a community event in 2015. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
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- Dr. Carter consults a patient over the phone. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)
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- Dr. Lester Carter received a lifetime achievement award from Black Men Achieve in 2017 and is seen here with guest Bon Her. (Photo by Emmy A. Yates)
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- Dr. Carter and Charmmaine Williams share a moment inside Hayat Pharmacy. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
We were honored by Dr.Carter’s presence. He changed, saved and blessed countless lives within our community. He took our physical, mental and spiritual well being to heart and treated each with dignity. I am so grateful that he received his flowers while he dwelt among us, as evident in your featured articles. Rest well soldier knowing that you made everyone you encountered feel that their lives mattered.
Lester Carter , Will be Remembered , not as a pharmarist , But as a friend that you can trust and make you feel good , when facing lifes challenges or want a cure when your body is not up to Par .Mr Lester Carter will be remembered not for his professional Skills but as a Human being . Dr Lester Carter 90 was a True Mensch , who’s presence will always be felt when driving on Burleigh Street . Fellow milwaukeeans , when in area , Stop at Mr Carters Drug Store and Keep his memory alive .
Dr. Carter, was an valuable asset to the community for fifty years+ his presence will be sorely missed. Thank you for your on line news service, I subscribe awhile back; the information you post is keeping me up to-date with what is going on in Milwaukee. Blessings!