Gerald ""Jerry"" Metzgar

Captain Jerry Metzgar, 76 of Aurora, Colorado passed away on December 26, 2012 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born May 1, 1936 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to William and Dorothy Metzgar He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Barbara Metzgar; stepson, Jason Erbeck and wife, Margie of Littleton CO; stepdaughter, Kathryn Danko of Centennial, CO; step grandchildren Katelyn Erbeck, Meghan Erbeck, Ally Danko, Andrew Danko, Hayden Danko and Nolan Danko. His passion in life was flying. He started flying lessons at age 12 and washed airplanes at the local airport to help pay for them. After high school He joined the USAF and flew during the Korean Conflict. When his military service was completed he attended the University of Florida and continued to obtain more flight ratings. He was hired by United Airlines in 1963 and worked for 33 years, based mainly at Denver – Stapleton Airport. He flew the Caravelle, DC-3, and DC-10 and had many hours as Captain in the B-727, B-757 & B-767. The last 6 years were spent on the B-747-400 flying International Pacific routes out of LAX to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. He retired in 1996. He loved sailing and his pride and joy was his 38' Sailboat named AWOU which he kept in San Diego for several years. He also had a life time of sports cars and motorcycles. Everything was always shiny and bright and well cared for. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:30am at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""B"", 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard in Denver. Please share your memories of Jerry and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.