John A. Geilen Educator and Coach, 81, died on Sunday, February 13, 2000. Born in Long Island, NY, and resided in Jacksonville, FL for 45 years. After graduating from St. Johns University he enlisted as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps serving as a Major until the war ended. He then moved to Jacksonville to pursue a career in Education and coached at John Gorie and Lake Shore Middle School. He took a position as a principal at Baldwin High School and Thomas Jefferson, and opened Joseph Stillwell and Wolfson High School. During summer vacations he attended New York University and the University of Florida receiving his masters Degree and credits toward his Doctorate. After 45 years, he retired as Director of Curriculum for the Duval County School System. He then became consultant for the Duval County School Board's ``Jobs for Youth'' program. Aside from his many years of service in the Duval School System, he was the Athletic Director and Coach at Jacksonville Jr. College now called Jacksonville University. In his six years as the basketball coach he led the Dolphins to four Regional Championships and completed an impressive four-year record of 104 wins and 14 losses. From 1954 to 1957 he coached the Gibbs Vikings Semi Pro Basketball team, leading them to three consecutive A. A. U. Championships. In 1985 he was inducted into the Jacksonville Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughters, Linda Schomburger, Laurie Williams, Lee Ann Webb; six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. A Funeral Mass was held 9:30 AM Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at Christ the King Catholic Church with Msgr. Mortimer Danaher, officiating. Interment followed in Arlington Park Cemetery. The family received family from 6-8:00 PM Tuesday at ARLINGTON PARK FUNERAL HOME, 6920 Lone Star Rd., where the Rosary was recited at 6:00 PM.