"Sheetz, the chain of gas stations, has announced on Facebook that its former president, CEO, and chairman of the board, Stephen G. Sheetz, has passed away at the age of 77. He was the younger brother of Bob Sheetz, who originally founded the chain in 1957, which Stephen then took over as CEO in 1984 and ran until 1996. Sheetz began working at his brother's eponymous company when he was just 12 years old."
"He has been shaping the success and direction of the Sheetz chain throughout his life, and many of his family members directly credit him for the success the chain enjoys today. "Without hesitation, I would say Steve has been the leader in the family," Bob Sheetz told Altoona Mirror. It was Stephen who introduced the company's now-famous Made-To-Order model, which is unusual for gas stations."
"Stephen Sheetz was the one who took Sheetz from a convenience store to a gas station by entering the fuel business, and so expanding its reach well beyond selling gas station snacks. He is also credited with the expansion of Sheetz beyond Pennsylvania. As of 2025, the chain has a presence in six other states: Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia."
Stephen G. Sheetz died at 77 after a lifelong role at Sheetz, joining the company at age 12 and later serving as president, CEO (1984–1996), and chairman. He introduced the Made-To-Order model, prioritizing customer customization with over a million possible combinations. He led expansion into fuel sales, transforming Sheetz from a convenience store into a gas station chain and drove geographic growth beyond Pennsylvania into Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. The chain now operates more than 800 locations. After stepping down as CEO, he stayed in leadership and advisory roles while the family continues to run the company.
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