Gettysburg is mourning the tragic death of Paul Nelson, the owner of Paul Nelson Farm, a hunting lodge that attracted politician and celebrity hunters. Nelson died Sunday (August 30) when a tornado blew an RV he was driving off the road on State Highway 45 near Miller. Authorities say the tornado caused the RV and trailer to detach. The trailer flipped in the west ditch. The RV came down on its roof 150 to 200 yards west of the road. Nelson, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mike Schlachter of Schlachter Lumber said that Nelson was well-respected within Gettysburg.
Audio PlayerSchlachter said that Nelson helped make the area around Gettysburg a great spot for hunting.
Audio PlayerGettysburg Mayor Bill Wuttke, a neighbor of Nelson, said that the Paul Nelson Farm has been a boon to the community.
The Paul Nelson Farm has hosted many politician and celebrity hunters, including former Vice President Dick Cheney, South Dakota Senator John Thune and other senators and representatives, and former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw.
Services for Nelson are pending.
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