Leland Fletcher
Sept. 18, 1946 - April 17, 2017

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Leland passed away suddenly in Lakeport on April 17, 2017.

He was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota.

Leland relocated to San Francisco in 1972 to further his art career. He was a world-renowned artist whose work spanned many genres including performance art, monumental sculpture, drawing, pastels and watercolor.

He had many interests in addition to art including skydiving, karate, long-distance running and bicycle and motorcycle racing. His most recent interest was virtual railroading.

Leland is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janice Traub. He leaves behind sons Nathan Fletcher and Joshua Traub; grandchildren Isabelle, Anna and Mason; a brother, Rodney Fletcher, and an aunt, Verna Malony.