in 2015, Madison Magazine's Interior Excellence Award in 1995 and the 2013 US Green Building Council's LEED Builder Award. John loved both the symphony and fine southwestern art, and owned the Santa Fe Style Gallery on Monroe Street in Madison for many years. He was also a sports fan and enjoyed spending time with family watching the Packers and attending Badger basketball games. He enjoyed traveling and especially loved spending time in Ecuador with his dear friend Erica Andi and her family there. John is survived by his brothers Peter Sveum of Stoughton and Phil (Sue) Sveum of Madison; sister JoAnn (Harland) Lee of Hazelhurst, WI; nephews Erik Sveum of Big Timber, MT; Paul Sveum (Ericka Fairfield) of Pittston, ME; Matt (Kristi) Sveum of Columbia, MO; and nieces Kelsey Sveum (Dan Koenig) of Rye, NY; Kristin (Randy) Ott of Edgerton; Kathryn Ong of Orlando, FL; and Karen (Jerry) Sheets of Tomah, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Irene Sveum. A Celebration of John's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, with Rev. Fran Deaner officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately following, at the Stoughton VFW Post 328. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, 3101 Latham Drive, Madison, WI, 53713. Please share your memories of John by posting Tributes. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-9244