Background
Fritz, Wayne Richard was born on November 3, 1934 in South Haven, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Shanley) Fritz.
Fritz, Wayne Richard was born on November 3, 1934 in South Haven, Michigan, United States. Son of Clarence Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Shanley) Fritz.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1957; Bachelor of Science in Physics, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1964.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1957; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1980; contract administrative specialist, Undersea Department General Electric, Syracuse, New York, 1969-1971; sales, marketing representative, Undersea Department General Electric, Syracuse, New York, 1971-1977; field marketing representative, Aerospace Department General Electric, Washington, 1977-1984; submarine warfare programs manager, Aerospace Department General Electric, Washington, since 1984.
Vestry St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Liverpool, New York, 1974-1976. Naval Academy information officer United States Navy Alumni & Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, Syracuse and Annapolis, 1972-1985. Member Naval Submarine League (advisory council since 1991), Navy League of the United States, Naval Reserve Association (life), United States Naval Academy Alumni (life, president Washington chapter 1991-1992), Shriners.
Married Joan May Thomas, April 30, 1960. Children: Michael, Scott, William.