Denise Fritz

Denise Marie (Clark) Fritz age 63 of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1, 2026 after battling ovarian cancer for more than 4 years.

Denise was born October 14, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Dennis J. Clark and Virginia (Wall) Clark. She grew up in Hales Corners, WI, attended St. Mary Parish School and graduated from Whitnall High School in nearby Greenfield.  Denise received an Associates Degree in Travel and Tourism from Stratton College in Milwaukee and attended culinary school. 

Denise enjoyed a long career in the travel industry, first working for airlines, but mainly as a travel consultant--most recently for Pavlus Travel.  She loved to travel and experience the sights, activities and cuisine of new places.  She also loved to cook, sew, watch car races and visit casinos.

Denise is survived by her mother, as well as her brother Timothy J. Clark (Jen), niece Caroline Clark and nephew Benjamin Clark, and long-time companion Ken Drozd.  She was preceded in death by her father.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Stand Up To Cancer.

Services for Denise are pending.