Willian Frank Hlebakos

Willian Frank "Willy" Hlebakos - William Frank Hlebakos, better known as "Willy""", passed away peacefully in his Santa Rosa home on Friday, May 28, 2010. Devoted son of Frank Hlebakos and the late Margaret """Peg""" Hlebakos. Dear friend and former husband of Barbara Hlebakos. Loving father of Frank Hlebakos and Cristina Hlebakos. Father- in-law to Jenny and adored grandfather of William and Brianna. Dear brother to Dan Hlebakos (Donna) and Kathrin Burleson (Mike) and uncle to Daniel and Jason Hlebakos. "" A private graveside service was held at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, CA. Willy was born in 1947 and raised in Petaluma. While attending Petaluma High, Willy developed a passion for building hot rods, which led to becoming a self-taught diesel mechanic. This fueled his interest in racing motorcycles, attending drag race meets, and a love for World War II aircrafts.