Background
Nelson, Paul James was born on December 1, 1932 in Porter County, Indiana, United States. Son of Forrest Ross and Bessie Marie (Kline) Nelson.
Nelson, Paul James was born on December 1, 1932 in Porter County, Indiana, United States. Son of Forrest Ross and Bessie Marie (Kline) Nelson.
Graduated from high school, Chesterton, Indiana.
With United States Steel Company, Gary, Indiana, 1951-1954, 59-83. Pilot, instructor Phillips Airlines, Michigan City, 1983-1985. Teacher Gary Community School corporation, 1985-1995.
Professional grant writer for education Employed Bethlehem Steel, Chesterton, Indiana, from 1997.
Trustee Town of Pines, 1970. President Pines Planning Commission, Inc., 1973, vice president, since 1991. Pines Board Zoning Appeals, 1978.
Member Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Task Forces, 1980, Gary Regional Airport Task Force, 1988. Certified airlift volunteer American Cancer Society, 1981. Democratic precinct committee person Pine Township, Indiana.
Treasurer Porter County Democratic Central Committee, since 1997. With United States Air Force, 1954-1956.
Married Judith Ann Benda, February 14, 1956. Children: Douglas Ross, Paula Ann, Daniel Forrest.