Hartsel L. Huggins

On July 3, 2009, Hartsel “Pete” L. Huggins passed away from natural causes at the BWMC. He was 79.  Born on March 13, 1930 in Charleston, South Carolina, Pete lived in Glen Burnie for 38 years.  Devoted husband of 49 years to Margaret Huggins (nee Shipley);  Loving step-father of Frederick Mesenbrink of Queenstown, Deborah McCauley of Severn, Wayne Mesenbrink of New Jersey, Christine Mitchell of Dunkirk and James Leanzo of Glen Burnie. He is predeceased by his parents and his siblings. Pete served his country for four years as a member of the Army 82nd Airborne.  He worked as a licensed welder with the Union Local #193 for 38 years.  His projects included working on the Bay Bridge, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and several area hospitals. Pete was also a member of the American Legion Post 277 for 39 years.  He collected guns, enjoyed reading and also watching TV.