OBIT: Richard L. NELSON, 2006, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- NELSON, Richard L. 02/23/06 Daily American Richard L. Nelson, 59, 876 Pigs Ear Road, Grantsville, Md., died Feb. 21, 2006, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born July 9, 1946, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Wiley) Gatterman-Nelson; one son, Richard Nelson, Greensburg; four daughters, Carol Staats, Franklin; Rhonda Nelson, Frances Mogar, South Carolina; and Rachel Kreger, Confluence; two stepdaughters, Jackie Marsh, Westernport, Md.; and Jenny Gatterman, Wardensville, W.Va.; one brother, Mike; six sisters, Carol, Kitty, Donnie, Judy, Sissy and Susie; and 15 grandchildren. Mr. Nelson was a construction worker, a lifetime member of Confluence VFW, Post 7250 and he was also a Vietnam veteran. Service and interment will be private. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.