Michael L. "Bimpy" Johns, 60, of Stroudsburg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.
He was born in Newton, N.J, on March 14, 1951, a son of Marion (Lauer) Johns of Florida and the late Harry Johns. Michael graduated from Stroudsburg High School class of 1971 and attended North Hampton Community College, Bethlehem. Mike was employed as a human resources assistant at the Monroe County Court House, Stroudsburg
Michael also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as member of Company C, 1/109th Mechanical Infantry of the 55th Brigade, 28th Division. During his enlistment there occurred the Truckers' Strike on Pennsylvania highways, beginning Feb. 1974; Company C East Stroudsburg was activated as a unit to operate with the Pennsylvania State Police under Task Force 55 of Operation Safeway in Northeast Pennsylvania. Michael was involved in guarding bridges and overpasses to assist in safe passage of motor vehicles on state highways during this civil disturbance. He was a member of the "Rapid Reaction" Platoon of the "Riot Squad" at Company C. He along with others were tasked with providing "force" protection for Pennsylvania Governor, Milton Shapp, during his visits to the northeast highways near Bartonsville, a former truck stop. Michael completed his national guard obligation with honorable discharge and state service ribbon for his military operation which lasted one week. Michael was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; they were the love of his life.
Preceding him in death in addition to his father was a sister, Deborah Johns. Surviving in addition to his mother, is his wife of 39 years, the former Deborah Schick, of Stroudsburg; two daughters, Jennifer Block and her husband, Philip, and Maggie Johns, both of Stroudsburg; three brothers, Barry Johns and his wife, Shirley, of Florida, Elmer Lusk and his wife, Marylou, of East Stroudsburg and Andy Johns of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Canaan, Tucker, and Delaney Block. Many nieces and nephews and his loving dogs also survive.
He was born in Newton, N.J, on March 14, 1951, a son of Marion (Lauer) Johns of Florida and the late Harry Johns. Michael graduated from Stroudsburg High School class of 1971 and attended North Hampton Community College, Bethlehem. Mike was employed as a human resources assistant at the Monroe County Court House, Stroudsburg
Michael also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as member of Company C, 1/109th Mechanical Infantry of the 55th Brigade, 28th Division. During his enlistment there occurred the Truckers' Strike on Pennsylvania highways, beginning Feb. 1974; Company C East Stroudsburg was activated as a unit to operate with the Pennsylvania State Police under Task Force 55 of Operation Safeway in Northeast Pennsylvania. Michael was involved in guarding bridges and overpasses to assist in safe passage of motor vehicles on state highways during this civil disturbance. He was a member of the "Rapid Reaction" Platoon of the "Riot Squad" at Company C. He along with others were tasked with providing "force" protection for Pennsylvania Governor, Milton Shapp, during his visits to the northeast highways near Bartonsville, a former truck stop. Michael completed his national guard obligation with honorable discharge and state service ribbon for his military operation which lasted one week. Michael was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; they were the love of his life.
Preceding him in death in addition to his father was a sister, Deborah Johns. Surviving in addition to his mother, is his wife of 39 years, the former Deborah Schick, of Stroudsburg; two daughters, Jennifer Block and her husband, Philip, and Maggie Johns, both of Stroudsburg; three brothers, Barry Johns and his wife, Shirley, of Florida, Elmer Lusk and his wife, Marylou, of East Stroudsburg and Andy Johns of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Canaan, Tucker, and Delaney Block. Many nieces and nephews and his loving dogs also survive.
Michael L. "Bimpy" Johns, 60, of Stroudsburg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.
He was born in Newton, N.J, on March 14, 1951, a son of Marion (Lauer) Johns of Florida and the late Harry Johns. Michael graduated from Stroudsburg High School class of 1971 and attended North Hampton Community College, Bethlehem. Mike was employed as a human resources assistant at the Monroe County Court House, Stroudsburg
Michael also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as member of Company C, 1/109th Mechanical Infantry of the 55th Brigade, 28th Division. During his enlistment there occurred the Truckers' Strike on Pennsylvania highways, beginning Feb. 1974; Company C East Stroudsburg was activated as a unit to operate with the Pennsylvania State Police under Task Force 55 of Operation Safeway in Northeast Pennsylvania. Michael was involved in guarding bridges and overpasses to assist in safe passage of motor vehicles on state highways during this civil disturbance. He was a member of the "Rapid Reaction" Platoon of the "Riot Squad" at Company C. He along with others were tasked with providing "force" protection for Pennsylvania Governor, Milton Shapp, during his visits to the northeast highways near Bartonsville, a former truck stop. Michael completed his national guard obligation with honorable discharge and state service ribbon for his military operation which lasted one week. Michael was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; they were the love of his life.
Preceding him in death in addition to his father was a sister, Deborah Johns. Surviving in addition to his mother, is his wife of 39 years, the former Deborah Schick, of Stroudsburg; two daughters, Jennifer Block and her husband, Philip, and Maggie Johns, both of Stroudsburg; three brothers, Barry Johns and his wife, Shirley, of Florida, Elmer Lusk and his wife, Marylou, of East Stroudsburg and Andy Johns of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Canaan, Tucker, and Delaney Block. Many nieces and nephews and his loving dogs also survive.
He was born in Newton, N.J, on March 14, 1951, a son of Marion (Lauer) Johns of Florida and the late Harry Johns. Michael graduated from Stroudsburg High School class of 1971 and attended North Hampton Community College, Bethlehem. Mike was employed as a human resources assistant at the Monroe County Court House, Stroudsburg
Michael also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as member of Company C, 1/109th Mechanical Infantry of the 55th Brigade, 28th Division. During his enlistment there occurred the Truckers' Strike on Pennsylvania highways, beginning Feb. 1974; Company C East Stroudsburg was activated as a unit to operate with the Pennsylvania State Police under Task Force 55 of Operation Safeway in Northeast Pennsylvania. Michael was involved in guarding bridges and overpasses to assist in safe passage of motor vehicles on state highways during this civil disturbance. He was a member of the "Rapid Reaction" Platoon of the "Riot Squad" at Company C. He along with others were tasked with providing "force" protection for Pennsylvania Governor, Milton Shapp, during his visits to the northeast highways near Bartonsville, a former truck stop. Michael completed his national guard obligation with honorable discharge and state service ribbon for his military operation which lasted one week. Michael was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; they were the love of his life.
Preceding him in death in addition to his father was a sister, Deborah Johns. Surviving in addition to his mother, is his wife of 39 years, the former Deborah Schick, of Stroudsburg; two daughters, Jennifer Block and her husband, Philip, and Maggie Johns, both of Stroudsburg; three brothers, Barry Johns and his wife, Shirley, of Florida, Elmer Lusk and his wife, Marylou, of East Stroudsburg and Andy Johns of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Canaan, Tucker, and Delaney Block. Many nieces and nephews and his loving dogs also survive.
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