John Reta

We could have done more We could have done less In the end we did our best University of Nebraska Swim Team 1971-72. Thanks Coach Reta Tom Heuke

To the Reta Family:
Mr. Reta was a very special teacher in my life. My mom, Sharon (Debus) Griffin and I both had Mr. Reta at LSE. Some 20 years after my mom left LSE, I entered. As a sophomore in health, I was always called by my mom's maiden name. He knew it drove me crazy, but it was all in fun. He continued it until the day I left LSE and days after when he'd run into me. This is one of my most precious memories from high school. May his legacy live on.

Mike & Jane: Hearing of your father's passing brings up old memories of how much fun we had growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June, Mike and Jane: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your fanily. John was a good friend to my mother, Martha Rowen and to myself. The days of the Lincoln Swim Club were sone of the best days of my life. I know he will be missed but never forgoten.

June, Mike and Jane: I was very fortunate to know John (Coach Reta) as both my coach and friend. He certainly had a positive influence on my life. I as well as all the other student/athletes that he taught/coached are in his debt. We will miss him but never forget him.

On behalf of the Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association (LMDOA) we would like to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. A man of great courage who served in our nation’s military , so that we may have the freedoms we enjoy in America today. Each year, a Candlelight Vigil is held on Memorial Day night at the Antelope Park Veterans Memorial Garden, 30th and “A” Street in Lincoln (East of the Auld Building). At this time, all names of veterans of our Armed Forces, in...

May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you now.

For the New Brunswick High School,NJ Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Mike, Jane, and Mrs. Reta. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mr. Reta was a great man. I will always remember him for his teaching, encouragement, and love of life. He always looked out for all us kids while we were growing up. We all had many fathers in that neighborhood and Mr. Reta was one of them that touched our lives in many ways. He will be missed.

June, I will always remember John for his wonderful smile. He had so many fun stories to tell and the joy in which he told them, made you want to hear more. We have so many wonderful memories of John. Our sympathy to you and your family.