Tribute to Jim Reter
February 1, 2018
Longstanding Carroll County NAACP member Jim Reter passed away on January 2, 2018.
For those who are not aware, Jim was one of the first
members of the Carroll County NAACP when the branch reformed in May 1999, after
an absence from the community since 1993.
Jim was a firefighter, an Army veteran of the Korean War and
Delegate Nancy Stocksdale’s brother.
On Jan. 20, 2018, Carroll County NAACP member Larry Helminiak
wrote, “Remembering Jim Reter”
When I think of the
Republican Party in Carroll County, I think of Jim Reter. I remember going to
vote at the polling place and seeing Jim Reter passing out Republican
literature. I remember going to Republican dinners and seeing Jim Reter's name
on table signs.
In 2002 I became a
member of the Carroll County Republican Central Committee. Jim Reter was there.
What I'm saying is
that every time I went to anything Republican, Jim Reter was there.
A few years ago my son
and I attended an NAACP fundraising dinner and saw that Jim Reter had a table.
Turns out that Jim was
an NAACP member, and convinced me to join. I have been a member ever since.
Jim was a great person
and a great Republican and will be sorely missed.
Larry Helminiak
Chairman
Carroll County
Republican Central Committee
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January 7, 2018
With heavy hearts, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee
CCRCC reports the passing of a great Carroll County Republican, Jim Reter.
Recently, Mr. Reter's years of service were recognized by the CCRCC with the
Reese Starner Award. Join us in praying for God's comfort for Jim's beloved
family and friends as they mourn his loss.
Obituary for James Ellsworth Reter
James Ellsworth "Jim" Reter, 86, of Westminster,
passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Levindale Hospital in Baltimore.
Jim was born on October 24, 1931 in Baltimore and was the
son of the late William Henry and Susie Rebecca Reter. He was the long-time
companion of Louise Black of Westminster.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a
Corporal during the Korean War, from 1951 to 1954.
He was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1948;
and Western Maryland College in 1957 with a Masters of Business
Administration in Economics. Jim began his working career at his family's
store, "Reter's Groceries,” in Glyndon.
He was the Comptroller for Carroll County Public Schools,
and during retirement owned his own tax business, James E. Reter Company, Inc.,
until 2016. Jim was serving as a current elected official for the Carroll
County Republican Central Committee.
Jim was a volunteer fireman at Glyndon Volunteer Fire
Department for many years, and was honored as Firefighter of the Year in 1986.
He was actively involved in numerous organizations including
the Kiwanis Club where he served as past president, V.F.W. Molleville Farm Post
#467, Westminster, and American Legion Carroll Post #31…
Westminster, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1381, Korean
War Veterans Association Shenandoah Valley Chapter #313, Historical Society of
Carroll County, Carroll County Arts Council, the Board at Parrs Ridge
Community, and the Church of the Ascension in Westminster. Jim enjoyed
traveling and politics.
Surviving him are sons Ron Reter, William Reter II and wife
Kathy, Thomas Reter and wife Susan all of Westminster; brother Calvin Reter and
wife Betty of Reisterstown; sister Nancy Stocksdale of Westminster; 6
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Read-In is sponsored by Carroll County Public Schools,
Carroll County Public Library, the Carroll County Arts Council, and the Carroll
County Branch of the NAACP. The event is free and open to the public. No
tickets are required. A reception with jazz music will be held from 6:30 to
7:00 p.m. Readings and performances of African American literature will be
presented from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 
