LAKEPORT, Calif. – William “Bill” Hansberg passed away peacefully in Lakeport on Nov. 3, 2013, at the age of 78.

He is survived by his dearly beloved wife of 57 years, Ann Marie Hansberg; daughter, Janet Krumbien (Brad); grandaughters, Rachel and Katelyn Solis; and his cat, Flower.

Bill is predeceased by son, Stephen Hansberg; sister, Amy Brissenden; brother, Elmo Hansberg; and parents, Oscar and Annie Hansberg.

Born on May 15, 1935, in San Francisco, he grew up in Visitacion Valley. He graduated from Balboa High School and served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960.

He raised his family in Millbrae, Calif., and moved to his dream home in Lakeport in 1997 where he worked at Piedmont Lumber until 2010.

A nature lover and sportsman, Bill spent many days on the lake fishing, boating and waterskiing, and had fond memories of hunting trips in California.

He also was a mechanic by trade and lover of cars. He and his Model A were members of the No Name Car Club.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery, 2552 Hill Road East, Lakeport. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake County Animal Care & Control (707-263-0278) or Lavendar Farms Horse Rescue (707-367-3645).