In Memory Of Hans Moetteli

Father, grandfather, brother and husband, Hans Moetteli has gotten his wings back and is now free, flying the skies of the great blue yonder!  He left this world on 31 May, 2010, surrounded by family, in his home in Garland, Texas.

Although a captain himself, his life, particularly the last ten years, has been wholey devoted to his Captain, the Lord of the Universe, Jesus Christ, as he volunteered every moment he was able to the Need-Him ministry in Dallas, Texas, fielding calls of persons in distress who desperately needed purpose in life.  "It's been such a blessing" he would say, being involved in this ministry.  

He leaves behind a wife of over fifty years, who cared for him with the patience of a saint over his latter years, and particularly over the last months. 

Some of his noteworthy achievements:

• Having served with Need-Him 8 years, helping many come to a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ.
• Having been a dedicated member of Grace Bible Church in Dallas for almost 50 years.
• Married his wife, Miss Esso, 1958, Peru, and first runner-up to Miss Peru 1958.
• Being the father of 4 children and grandfather to six (with a seventh due only in August of this year)
• Being accepted in the Swiss Army Aircorps, where he learned to fly Swiss made Messerschmidt C135s, after the second world war.
• Having accrued more than 30,000 flying hours during his career.
• Being a member of an early aerobatic Barnstorming troup, performing near Miami, Florida.
• Having attained the rank of Captain, and flying one of the first Boeing 747s placed into commercial service, affectionately named the "Great Pumpkin", also known as the "Super Carrot"
• Being a member of the Braniff Silver Eagles since its inception.
• Having flown to Honolulu, Hawaii, more than 1000 times!