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.