Paul Kess Obituary
The family of Paul Kess of Ely, Minnesota announces his passing on July 29, 2026. Paul, born on May 8, 1953, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Kess to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Merna Kess (Maki) and Roy Kess; his brothers, Randall Kess and Douglas Kess; and his sister-in-law Becky Kess.
He is survived by: his wife Laurie Kess (Carlson); his brothers, David (Sally Koski), Donald and Peter Kess (Nina VanGelder); his children, Dana Kess (Patrick Bishop), Sam Kess (Allison Vasquez) and Brian Kess (Kyle Dupree); his grandchildren, Iva, Jaisean, Julius, Samaya, Toulla, Iver, Senja and Cypher; his nieces, Kim Be Elliot and Kim Yuun Anderson; his sister-in-law Karen Spackman; and his niece Elizabeth Senja Spackman.
In lieu of flowers or plants, plant a tree or contribute to the Ely Food Shelf or the Minnesota North Vermilion Campus Foundation.
