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Former Sheetz president, CEO and chairman Stephen G. Sheetz has died at 77, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation and leadership at the company.
Former Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz dies at 77
Stacy Wescoe//January 5, 2026//
Listen to this articleFormer Sheetz president, CEO and Chairman, Stephen G. Sheetz has passed away.
He was 77 years old.
Born Jan/ 7, 1948, in Altoona, he began working part-time for Sheetz Kwik Shopper when he was just 12 years old.
The company was founded by his brother Bob Sheetz in 1952.
After earning his degree from Penn State University in 1969, Steve became supervisor and director of operations for what were then the four Sheetz locations in operation.
He later worked with his brother to grow the company to 100 store locations by 1983.
Following Bob’s retirement, he served as president and CEO of Sheetz from 1984 to 1995, guiding the company through a period of significant growth. He also served as chairman of Sheetz’s Board of Directors from 1995 to 2013, before transitioning to chairman of CLI Transport in 2013.
In 2020, he retired as an official Sheetz executive, while continuing to serve as the chairman of the Family Committee.
During his time as President and CEO, Sheetz introduced Made-to-Order (MTO), entered the fuel business, expanded the company into new states, and created the Sheetz mission of “Total Customer Focus.” He remained actively involved in the business he helped build for more than 60 years.
“Above all, Uncle Steve was the center of our family,” said Sheetz President/CEO Travis Sheetz. “We are so deeply grateful for his leadership, vision, and steadfast commitment to our employees, customers, and communities.”
