James Francis Geelhart died Oct. 30, 2013, at his home in Sterling, Ill.

He was born Oct. 4, 1941, to the late Cecil and Tina (Puttman) Geelhart in Enumclaw. His childhood years were spent in the railroad community of Cedar Falls, Wash. He joined the Air Force in 1959 and was discharged in 1963. His career in the telephone/communications technology field afforded him the opportunity to live in Guam, Hawaii and various United States venues.

He is survived by brother Robert of Chesapeake, Va. He also is survived by uncle Jim Puttman and aunts Betty Shannon and Beverly Schweikl, all of Enumclaw. A sister, Janet, died four days after his death.

A joint graveside service with his sister is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park.