Sad news to report of a Southend United fan

[Csboy]

It is with great sadness that I have report that Mark Kohlbeck a lifelong Southend fan died on 31st October. Mark would be well known to a lot of Southend fans as he had a season ticket in the East Stand with his Father for many many years. Mark was also a regular on the away coaches in the 90's. Mark was a very likeable person who was happy to talk to anyone.

For me personally I first met Mark over 20 years ago at work and our combined love of SUFC, Essex CCC & Chelsea made us quickly become firm friends and we shared so many good times over the years.

Mark leaves a wife Sharon, two young children and his father another lifelong Southend fan and I am sure our thoughts and prayers are with them. Mark was 51.
Mark's funeral will take place on Thursday 27th November at 12.40pm at Southend Crematorium. Hopefully we can arrange a collection through PAYPAL as we have done for others. I will find out from Mark's family if they would like flowers or a donation.

RIP Mark Kohlbeck

 

[OldBlueLady]

Always sad to lose another member of the SUFC family, RIP.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Every Fellow Shrimper who dies takes a part of me with them

RIP Mark

ONE TEAM IN ESSEX

 

[jimmyshrimp]

Sad to hear, 51 no age at all. God bless. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

RIP

 

[Tinks]

Always sad to hear of someone who leaves too soon and most probably before their time. 51 is no age.

 

[Blues 'n twos]

My condolences to family and friends.

 

[shrimperjon]

RIP mark, 51 is no age and as a married man with two children myself, it must be devastating for them all.

 

[mrsblue]

RIP and condolences to his family.

 

[Shrimperforlife]

I'm 51 and two kids.... Rest in peace fellow shrimper... And condolences to the family.......

 

[MK Shrimper]

Ah too young, too soon. RIP Mark.

 

[Montycat]

So sad condolences to his family and friends. There have been too many lately.

 

[geoffmundo]

Sorry to hear of the passing of another Southend fan. As someone who is also 51 with two children this is particularly poignant. RIP.

 

[BrettieAngell]

RIP fellow shrimper

 

[Colchester and proud!]

RIP Mark from the other side of the county, condolences to the family so sad to lose your loved one at 51.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

51, that is really shocking. Condolences to his family

 

[Napster]

Condolences. RIP to a fellow Shrimper

 

[DTS]

RIP. Hurts me every time I see a fellow Shrimper die.

 

[dbailey3]

RIP to you fellow Shrimper. Gone way too soon.

 

[Pubey]

RIP. My condolences.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

51, no age at all. Didn't know him personally but always sad to lose a fellow Shrimper.