Mark "Chief" Kline

Mark "Chief" Kline, age 74, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida after a recent diagnosis of Leukemia. He was born on April 23, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio.

Mark was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eileen, his daughters Keri Sobieck (Chis), Wendy Tommelleo (Rick), son Travis Kline (Nouiy), grandchildren Samantha Tommelleo, Allison Radaszewski (Anthony), Mackenzie Sobieck, Christopher Mark Sobieck, Aubin Tommelleo, and brother Ron Kline (Mary Pat). He was preceded in death by his mother, Marylin, and father, Frederick.

Mark graduated from Madison High School, Mansfield, Ohio in 1967 and proudly served in the United States Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard for over 30 years, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He dedicated his career as an Information Systems Superintendent in the Ohio Air National Guard.

A devoted member of Riverside Church in Fort Myers since 2019, Mark was the family genealogist, Life Group member, and enjoyed camping, spending time with loved ones, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Previous to the move to Florida, Mark was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Mansfield, Ohio.

An active family man that loved his community, Mark served as a Senior High Youth group leader, participated in the parents pit crew for the Lexington Band of Gold, and rarely missed a high school football or basket ball game.

Mark's passion was supporting Asia's Hope, an organization that provides family-style , community based care with Christian values to orphaned children in Cambodia. Fortunate enough to visit Asia's Hope in Cambodia on 6 different occasions, Mark developed a special connection with the children and mission team's.

A Celebration of Life for Mark Stanley Kline will be held on March 30th at 11:00 AM in the Magnolia Room at Pelican Preserve, 10561 Veneto Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33913. The memorial service will be followed by a light lunch.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Asia's Hope Foundation, https://pushpay.com/g/crossroadswiredmansfield *specify funds for Asia's Hope_Mark Kline BB3 BB7.

Mark will be deeply missed and remembered for his kindness, generosity, patriotism, humility, and loyalty. May he rest in peace.

Directions for those attending the Celebration of Life: Make the Pelican Preserve gate attendant aware that you are attending the memorial services in Town Center, Magnolia room, for Mark Kline. Proceed to the first stop sign and take a right. Continue, at the third right turn into the lot to park. Walk to the fountain, and to the left you will see signs for the Magnolia Room.