Mr. Paul R. Kortes, 75, of Gulfport departed this life on Monday, September 17, 2018. He was a devout member of the Catholic church and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church of Biloxi. After making several business trips to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mr. Kortes decided to make the Coast his place of retirement. He enjoyed traveling and loved the warmth of the South. Mr. Kortes was a sports fanatic and was a diehard Wisconsin fan. His life, love and legacy will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Peter Kortes.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory two sons, Jeffery Kortes and Christopher Kortes; a daughter, Angela "Angie" Eiesland; three grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of extended family members and friends.