Karl Frederick Hueglin Jr.

1929 - 2017

HUEGLIN - Karl Frederick, Jr., a resident of Glen Cove, passed away Sunday evening, October 15, 2017. Karl was born in NYC on March 18, 1929, the only son of Karl F. Hueglin Sr., and the former Marie DeAngelis. He studied theatre arts at Columbia University. While involved in summer theatre at Lake George, Karl met Marjorie Baehr, whom he married in 1950. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked for the old Dumont Studios, and then pursued a career as an independent television commercial set designer/art director. Karl served as Village Trustee, Deputy Mayor, Fire Commissioner, and Chief of the Fire Department in Plandome, NY, where he lived for more than 30 years. He was also a past president of the North Shore Fire Council and Member of the 8th Battalion. Karl Hueglin is survived by his wife Marjorie and four children, plus nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his eldest son Steven. A memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church of Manhasset (1845 Northern Blvd.) on November 4 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Plandome Village Hall.