Former owner and founder of Filler Specialties dies at 72

Filler Specialties Inc., founder Norm Slagh passed away July 22, 2005 after an 8-year battle with cancer.

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Norm founded Filler Specialties in 1973 and was still active in the business along with his wife of 53 years, Barbara, and sons Ron, Vern, and Bruce.

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