We are celebrating his life at Gower Funeral Home in Gilbert, PA on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Michael was born in Bethlehem, Pa on June 26th, 1950. He graduated from William Allen HS in 1967 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. He turned 18 in boot camp and turned 19 in Vietnam where he served for 13 months until he was injured. He was then sent on a Med-cruise where he was awarded the Navy Achievement medal, which was amazingly photographed! Michael was then on to 8th & I, in Washington DC where he worked his way (setting records all the way) to Drill Instructor. Michael was honorably discharged a Corporal in 1974 after 2 years in reserve.
Michael was married to Brenda Lentz in 1972 and they had 2 children (twins) Jenny and Jason. They were married 8 years.
Michael worked at Mac Trucks in Allentown, PA for 9 years, during which time he built his own studio and formed a band called “The Breaks.”
After being baptized together, Michael and Diana Johnson were married in 1983. They were happily married for 37 years and together for 40. During all this time, Michael played guitar and wrote songs with his beloved Diana.
Michael worked for 20 years at Cooper Mechanical in Ottsville, PA.
Michael is survived by his wife Diana, and their 3 children, Rachel, Jessica and Nathaniel, and Jenny and Jason from his previous marriage. He is survived by 4 of Jenny’s children, Lauren, Alex, Olivia and Emily. Michael is survived by 6 grandchildren; Ezra, Ellis and Phoebe (Rachel) and Lilly (Poprecaterpillar,) Weston and Sawyer (Jessica.) Michael is also survived by his brothers Thomas, Andrew, Joseph, Jonathan and Peter, his sister Susan and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by both parents, William Mathew Cline and Eleanor Mickley.
Michael made an impact in all our lives. He was a one-of-a-kind amazing man and was greatly loved. He will Iive on in our many stories. Having spent his life loving the Lord and reading his beloved Bible, Michael has gone on to “Ever be with the Lord.” We miss you Michael.
We are celebrating his life at Gower Funeral Home in Gilbert, PA on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Michael was born in Bethlehem, Pa on June 26th, 1950. He graduated from William Allen HS in 1967 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. He turned 18 in boot camp and turned 19 in Vietnam where he served for 13 months until he was injured. He was then sent on a Med-cruise where he was awarded the Navy Achievement medal, which was amazingly photographed! Michael was then on to 8th & I, in Washington DC where he worked his way (setting records all the way) to Drill Instructor. Michael was honorably discharged a Corporal in 1974 after 2 years in reserve.
Michael was married to Brenda Lentz in 1972 and they had 2 children (twins) Jenny and Jason. They were married 8 years.
Michael worked at Mac Trucks in Allentown, PA for 9 years, during which time he built his own studio and formed a band called “The Breaks.”
After being baptized together, Michael and Diana Johnson were married in 1983. They were happily married for 37 years and together for 40. During all this time, Michael played guitar and wrote songs with his beloved Diana.
Michael worked for 20 years at Cooper Mechanical in Ottsville, PA.
Michael is survived by his wife Diana, and their 3 children, Rachel, Jessica and Nathaniel, and Jenny and Jason from his previous marriage. He is survived by 4 of Jenny’s children, Lauren, Alex, Olivia and Emily. Michael is survived by 6 grandchildren; Ezra, Ellis and Phoebe (Rachel) and Lilly (Poprecaterpillar,) Weston and Sawyer (Jessica.) Michael is also survived by his brothers Thomas, Andrew, Joseph, Jonathan and Peter, his sister Susan and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by both parents, William Mathew Cline and Eleanor Mickley.
Michael made an impact in all our lives. He was a one-of-a-kind amazing man and was greatly loved. He will Iive on in our many stories. Having spent his life loving the Lord and reading his beloved Bible, Michael has gone on to “Ever be with the Lord.” We miss you Michael.
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