Peter G. Kulzer, known to many as “Easy Flyer,” took his final flight on July 8, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Born on June 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gladys and George Kulzer, Peter lived a life marked by grit, greatness, and legendary aviation. A fighter pilot like no other, Peter flew 320 ½ combat missions, becoming a legend in the skies and among his fellow service members. He lived by the motto: “Flip a buckle in the grass, save a fighter pilot’s ass,” and never backed down from a challenge. To those who knew him, he wasn’t just a pilot, he was the world’s greatest.
Peter is survived by his children: Peter G. Kulzer II, Leah Kulzer, and Megan Kulzer; and by his grandchildren: Tiegan Kulzer, Oaklynn Kulzer, and Waylon Peter George Kulzer III. He is also survived by his sons, Harper Leland and Mitch Hoard, who carry forward his strength and spirit.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (MT), Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925.
As we bid farewell, we honor his legacy with the words he lived by:
“Kick the tires and light the fires as we strap into the cockpit one more time.”
Fly high, Easy Flyer. You are forever cleared for takeoff.
Farewell to the “world’s greatest fighter pilot” – we will miss you and your unique brand of humor as well as your extraordinary fashion sense. A true renaissance man, you made our world a better place and we’re grateful we got to share it with you. Happy Trails, Pete.
We used to always watch happy trails and sing the song together at the end when I was a little kid that’s a awesome quote thank you judy
You were special. And will be missed. Especially your sense of humor.
Thank you all for your lovely comment I really appreciate it’s been difficult missing the world’s best father
I had not seen Pete since 1980 will miss him greatly. Pete and I had planned on getting together in September when I was going to be in Colorado Springs on 15th through 18 on a bus tour. I was parachute rigger in Springfield Illinois. If anyone from the family reads this please contact me.
Hey Doug I just saw this today 2/27 please call me I’d love to talk about my dad I miss him a lot I still am taking things a day at a time he was my Superman
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So many wonderful heart felt tributes, Pete would be so proud. Friends and Family made this memorial so special in his remembrance. I told Pete the world would not be the same for us without him in it. Even tho sometimes difficult and tough, he made us strong and life more meaningful. He taught us lessons we didn’t think we needed to know however we carry those with us. He made our life more extraordinary. He taught us the meaning of Work Hard, Play Hard. Pete saw everything he was involved in as special and put his all into. I’ve never knew anyone quite like him. I think the missles on his “Fighter Pilot Truck ” actually ejected! Pete even had a Fighter Pilot ring he wore and had one made for me as well. Pete’s Air Force career as a Fighter Pilot was very important to him and it showed in everything he did. He shared with us his interest, hobbies and care. From his need for speed, fast cars Indy Car events to decorating hats and caps for himself or the grandkids. Your enthusiasm for life, humor to your big goofy smile will be missed by all. Fly High WGFP
It’s been great knowing Pete. He was a kind and generous man with eclectic experiences and tastes—never boring! We will miss him and remember him fondly.
Just heard of Pete’s passing; my condolences to his family. I met Pete in 1968 at Eglin AFB just prior to his tour of duty to Vietnam. Pete was a squadron mate of my brother, John Braton who I was seeing off to Nam. I spent two weeks on base and got to know almost the entire squadron. Pete left an enduring memory for me because of his sense of humor and wild spirit, and he loved his Corvette. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP Pete
Thank you for such lovely words I really appreciate that and if you would ever like to reach out to me I would love to talk to you about my dad my name is Peter George Kulzer the second and I really miss him I’ve been taking things a day at a time and I don’t know how to repair heal the wound but it’s slowly and surely coming together and I will say it stays past things get easier but there’s no way to replace the man the myth the legend but to try to live up to him and Onor and that’s where I’ve dedicated my life please feel free to call me anytime you would like at 719-459-8994 I would really love to touch base and talk it really means a lot that you love such a lovely comment please at least send me a text so I have your contact