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Stephen G. Sheetz, Transformational Former Sheetz CEO, Dies at 77

Company leaders issued a statement lauding his vision, leadership, community commitment.

Stephen G. Sheetz, former president and CEO of Sheetz, Inc., died on Jan. 4 in Altoona at the age of 77. Steve and his brother Bob were raised in Altoona and launched the family-owned gas and convenience store chain that has now grown to more than 800 locations across six states.
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Overview

  • Sheetz Inc. confirmed he died Sunday evening, Jan. 4, at UPMC in Altoona, with no cause of death disclosed.
  • Current president and CEO Travis Sheetz called him “the center of our family” in the company’s announcement.
  • He served as president and CEO from 1984 to 1995, then chaired the board through 2013 before becoming chairman of CLI Transport.
  • During his tenure the chain introduced made-to-order food, added fuel service, and expanded into new states.
  • He began working at the family business at age 12, helped grow it to about 100 stores by 1983, and later supported Penn State Altoona through the Sheetz Fellows Program and the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence.