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Major D. Metcalf
1933 2021

Major D. Metcalf

June 18, 1933 — October 29, 2021

Major General Charles D. Metcalf, age 88 of Oakwood, Ohio was called home on Friday, 29 October 2021. He was born June 18, 1933 in Anamosa, Iowa the son of Hubert and Ruth Metcalf.

General Metcalf was a proud member of the United States Air Force for 36 years. Post retirement, General Metcalf served as Director of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia; daughters, Christin (Robert) Ellis & Karen (Joseph) Veneziano; grandchildren, Ryan, Amelia, Anthony, & Sophia and many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

A gathering of friends and family will be appropriately held on Veteran's Day, Thursday November 11, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). A funeral service will be held on Friday November 12, 2021 at 10:30 am at the funeral home. General Metcalf will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery following the service.
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