Friday, September 30, 2016


Francis "Fritz" Leland Wilson

April 30, 1923 – September 30, 2016

Francis "Fritz" Leland Wilson of Rancho Cucamonga passed away September 30, 2016 at his home. He was born April 30, 1923 in Salt Lake City Utah and was a resident of Walnut for 32 years prior to moving to Rancho Cucamonga in 2008. 


He served in the Navy from May 31, 1941 & was honorably discharged December 20, 1946

Fritz is survived by two sons, Daniel Wilson of Menifee; Mike Wilson of Azusa; a daughter Vicki Payne of Rancho Cucamonga; two grandchildren, Matt Wilson and Carrie Allen; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Wilson Allen, Cody Wilson, Troy Allen and Matt Wilson, Jr; one great-great  grandchild, Leland Wilson; and one sister, Margaret Pavich of San Diego.

Fritz was preceded in death by his wife Rose in July 2003 and infant son, Rick in 1957.

Private inurnment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina.