A couple’s honeymoon has ended in heartbreak after the husband died from a deadly infection.

Eric, 39 and his wife Constanze were celebrating their marriage in Kenya having tied the knot before the pandemic.

They were unable to make the trip as lockdown restrictions brought international travel to a halt but eventually made it to Africa this year.

However, Eric’s health suddenly took a turn for the worse on the trip when he got an infection.

He described how Constanze was “incredibly grateful and overwhelmed” by the amount raised.

Robert continued: “We say goodbye from the bottom of our hearts – Dear Eric – we will miss you, but we will always remember you fondly and honour your memory.”

Eric’s death has come as a massive shock to his wife and two children – Yarik, 4 and Feline, 6.

The mayor of Lauter-Bernsbach also sent kind words to the family, saying: “It’s just incredibly sad that such a young family man was taken from life, he stood firmly in life, was popular and committed in the town.

“He was a very valuable person who will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with the relatives. I get goosebumps talking about it.”

Those who have donated to the GoFundMe page have also offered words of support.

One wrote: “I wish the family a lot of strength for the future, rays of sunshine behind the clouds and many supporting hands.”

Another commented: “In the certainty of seeing you again, much strength to the family until then.”

A third added: “Our deepest sympathy to Constanze, the children and the other family members. Rest in peace Eric…”