Howard T. \”Had\” Birchmeier, Retired PhillyShip Pipefitter, Collingswood HS Alumnus Class of \’54

Had was a 1954 graduate of Collingswood High School where he captained the varsity football and wrestling teams, was a member of the varsity baseball team and also served as class president. He retired as a pipefitter from PhillyShip in 1996. Had received the Brooks Irvine Award and was inducted into the Collingswood High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. He was a Master Mason and member of Collingswood Cloud Lodge #101. Had also was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers, AFL-CIO and volunteered for the Mercer County Miracle League.