John Frederick Romig

Dec. 7, 1955 - Sept. 19, 2009

Lifelong Alaska resident John Frederick Romig, 53, died Sept. 19, 2009, at his home in Peters Creek.

A memorial service was held Saturday at Evergreen Memorial Chapel in Anchorage.

John was born Dec. 7, 1955, at Providence Hospital to Dr. Howard G. Romig and Betty Romig.

In his youth, he was an avid athlete, hunter and fisherman. As a young man, he helped to build the Alaska Pipeline and remained a member of Teamsters Local 959 throughout his life.

John was an ardent believer in organized labor and fought for workers' rights as a business representative for the Teamsters.

His most important and cherished role in life, however, was that of a devoted, loving father to his twin children, Silas Romig and Marlee Romig.

All of those whose lives he touched will remember him for his good humor, compassion and generosity. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him, and leave a hole in their hearts that can never be filled.

John is survived by his children, Marlee and Silas Romig; mother, Betty Romig of Madison, Wis.; siblings, Joe Romig, Delcie Breechen, Susan Romig, Robert Romig, Ella Romig, Howard Romig, Elizabeth Romig; special sister and friend, Virginia Dennis; and other family members including Janet LaRue, Karl Romig, Kerry Romig, Amy Romig, "Little Joe" Romig; and the mother of his children and very dear friend, Julie J. Anderson of Eagle River and her husband, Rod Anderson.

John was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Romig in 1958; and his father, Dr. Howard G. Romig in 1987.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family members can express their condolences by making donations to John's memorial account at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, account #1483271.