PRESS RELEASE
2 April 2003

For Additional Information Contact:
Terri Rondeau, Director, Corporate Communications
Besser Company
801 Johnson Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707
Phone: 989.354.1040 
Fax: 989.354.3120
Email: trondeau@besser.com

Pat Griffin Passes Away

 Pat Griffin, a retired Besser sales district manager, passed away on Monday, 31 March after an extended illness. Pat’s career with Besser Company spanned from 1955 when he was hired as a sales representative to 1988 when he retired as Atlanta (Georgia) district manager. Throughout his entire career Pat served concrete products producers in Southeastern United States.

A memorial service for Pat was held on 3 April at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, GA. Donations in memory of Pat can be made to the

Building Fund of Dunwoody United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

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