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.

LIVING LEGENDS: ‘It’s better to be seen than viewed’: What I learned from my visit with Dr. Lester Carter

‘Dr. Carter’ recognized with honorary street sign at 24th and Burleigh

‘Dr. Carter’ still ministers to community at 83

(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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Remembering Dr. Lester Carter

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 1, 2022

<h1>Remembering Dr. Lester Carter</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 1, 2022</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-80986"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DRCARTER.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80986" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">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)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Milwaukee is mourning the death of Dr. Lester Carter, longtime pharmacist and a beloved community anchor.</p>
<p>Carter died Monday. He was 90.</p>
<p>Here are some precious memories from our archives to honor a man who inspired many in our neighborhoods.</p>
</p>
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<p><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2021/07/01/living-legends-its-better-to-be-seen-than-viewed-what-i-learned-from-my-visit-with-dr-lester-carter/">LIVING LEGENDS: ‘It’s better to be seen than viewed’: What I learned from my visit with Dr. Lester Carter</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2018/05/23/dr-carter-recognized-with-honorary-street-sign-at-24th-and-burleigh/">‘Dr. Carter’ recognized with honorary street sign at 24th and Burleigh</a></p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote wp-embedded-content">
<p><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/2015/05/20/dr-carter-still-ministers-to-community-at-83/">‘Dr. Carter’ still ministers to community at 83</a></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/28395141468_f87cb1c9ae_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80987" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(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)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/17208883013_db423c65af_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80989" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dr. Carter helps a patient in 2015. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/17826376622_241035e8a4_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80990" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dr. Carter wears his signature plaid bowtie. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20383143382_199c32ccbc_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80991" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(From left) LaDonna Walton, Lester Carter, Dennis Walton and Gloria Johnson attend a community event in 2015. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/17208917093_e8ecaac823_k-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80988" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dr. Carter consults a patient over the phone. (Photo by Andrea Waxman)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/32938709132_3ec784e037_k-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80992" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">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)</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/49528127696_f70c70a110_k-1024x684.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-80993" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dr. Carter and Charmmaine Williams share a moment inside Hayat Pharmacy. (Photo by Sue Vliet)</figcaption></figure>
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