In loving memory of
George A. Sichting
Celebration of Life with Live Stream
June 20, 2026
1:00 PM Pacific Time
Kent Senior Acitivity Center
600 E Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030
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Obituary of George A. Sichting
George A. Sichting, 62, of Renton, Washington, passed away on February 3, 2026.
George discovered his passion for mechanics in high school, where his auto shop teacher played a pivotal role in helping him secure scholarships for college in Havre Montana. While there, he also worked as a mechanic to support himself through the scorching Summers and the wind and cold of the far North Montana Winters. At 21, he moved to Washington to work at Way Scarff Ford and Jet Craft Boats.
During a jet boat race, he was injured in an accident and recovered back home in Libby, Montana. His determination and perseverance impressed Sheila when he returned to Washington to resume work at Way Scarff Ford. They began dating in 1988 and married in 1992, settling in Renton, Washington in 1993.
George remained at Way Scarff Ford, where he was known as “the transmission man” and took pride in mentoring Ford Asset students. In 1998, after a crazy suggestion from neighbor, Joe Venera, George transitioned into teaching as an Auto Shop Teacher in the Kent School District. He embraced this new chapter starting in September 1998 and became a father in January 1999.
George developed a progressive auto mechanics curriculum, offering opportunities for his students to do “live” work for teachers and the public. While his home school was Kentridge, he also taught at Kent Meridian and Green River College.
Teaching gave George a profound sense of purpose and provided a platform for his humor. He mentored students through Skills USA competitions and helped guide them toward college automotive programs.
In 2019, George faced health challenges. His work as a teacher inspired him to face these difficulties with courage. The boldness and humor he demonstrated when moving from a small town in Montana to Seattle at 21 served him well throughout his life. His courage, love for teaching and smile will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
George is survived by his wife, Sheila Holt; his son, Gabriel Sichting; his sister, Francene Lorenz (Monte); his brother, David Sichting (Linda); and so many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews that they could fill this page. He loved you all!
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Great job you guys
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George’s smile, upbeat personality and love of family and the neighborhood will be what I remember about him.
I lived next door to George and his family for almost 30 years. They were wonderful neighbors until I moved. But that did not
end a fantastic, fun loving group who still saw each other.
My best to Shiela and Gabe,
I will certainly still be in their lives as a friend.
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I am so grateful to have known George, his kindness and sense of humor. And his generosity with his time and talents. I remember when I got a flat tire on my East Coast translant to Seattle car and he took the hub cap off to get at the tire and just laughed at the bolts rusted in place from salt on the winter roads. But he .muscled them off and got me on my way. He was a sweet man and good friend and will be missed greatly!
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We are so thankful to have called George a friend! He had a contagious smile and we could be nothing but kind to him! He was so willing to share his life with us and enhance our lives! He will be dearly missed!