March 3, 1914 - July 21, 2004
From Green Bay, Wisconsin

FROM SHEBOYGAN PRESS - 07/24/04

Allan "Corky" Kortas
 
Allan J. Kortas, age 90, a resident of 2929 St. Anthony Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54311, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Parkview Manor Nursing Center, Green Bay.
 
He was born March 3, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Marie (Brittnacher) Kortas.  Allan was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1931.  He was a veteran of World War II with the 504th Military Police Battalion, serving from 1941-1945 in Africa, Sicily, southern France, Italy and Germany.  On June 8th, 1946 he married the former Doris C. Wellhoefer at St. Boniface Catholic Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  Allan was a supervisor with Rahr Malting for 24 years and Anheuser-Busch, Maniowoc for 16 years, retiring in 1978 as supervisor of the shipping department.  Allan was a member of Manitowoc Bowling Association, Hall of Fame member, lifetime member of Eagles Aerie #706, Elks BPOE #687 and the Knights of Columbus.  He was also a member of American Legion - Drews Bleser Post #88.  Allan was the 11th Ward Aldermlan, serving as the president for eight years and past president of the Police & Fire Commission for ten years.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Kortas, Green Bay; a daughter, Kay K. Smet, Green Bay; three sons and daughters-in-law, John R. & Janey Kortas, Lewisburg W. Virginia; Thomas G. and Sharen Kortas, Hudson, Wisconsin; William A. & Linda Kortas, Chesterfield, Missouri; ffive grandchildren, Michael Kortas, Robert Smet, Robert Kortas, Lauren Kortas, Katy Kortas; and two great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Morgan Smet.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 26, 2004, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial was Rev. Gerald Foley, and entombment is at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

Memorials to The Alzheimers Association or the charity of your choice will be appreciated.

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