John was born on May 18, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the son of John James and Audrey Siwy Roman. He married Kathryn Basnett on August 2, 1968, in Wheaton, IL.
John attended elementary school at our Lady of Loretta in Hometown, IL. He began high school at Hometown High School and later transferred to York High School, graduating in 1966. Following high school, he earned his associate degree in business from SIU-Carbondale. John managed Midway/Famous Liquors from 1973-2006. He then founded and operated All About Wine from 2007 until his retirement in 2018. John was a member of the Prop Club, the Elks Lodge, the American Business Club, a certified wine aficionado, and a former member of the Little Flower Men’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Chicago Bears football fan, loved listening to the Beach Boys, and he enjoyed flowers, especially Cannas and Roses.
He was preceded in death by his parents and aunt, Ruth Schwartz.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Roman of Rochester; two children, Jennifer (husband, Murph) Mathiot of Springfield and John J. (wife, Gracelyn) Roman of Springfield; three grandchildren, TJ (Olivia Hannah) Mathiot of Springfield, McKenna Mathiot of Bozeman, MT, and Bryce Roman of Springfield; two siblings, Alan Roman of Chaska, MN and Steve (wife, Mary) Roman of Plainfield, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following the visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
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