S&S Tire founder Bob Slagle dies at 76

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. (May 12, 2016) — Robert “Bob” Slagle, owner, founder and CEO of S&S Tire Co., died May 8 at age 76.

Mr. Slagle founded S&S Tire in Peoria, Ariz., in 1976. Ten years later the company acquired "Good Tires” in Goodyear, Ariz., and rebranded it as an S&S location. The dealership opened a third store in Surprise, Ariz. in 1998.

In addition to serving the community through his business, Mr. Slagel was active in leadership roles throughout his lifetime.

His accomplishments included:Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG), Captive Insurance board president; past board member of the ITDG; Wigwam Country Club past president and board member; City of Litchfield Park Board member;  Industrial Development Commission; The Church at Litchfield Park past records chairman on the board of directors; Arizona Tire Dealers Association past president; and Peoria Lions Club past president.

Mr. Slagle is survived by his wife Joanne and sons Robert H. and Daniel, both of whom are active in running S&S Tire today, according to the family. He also is survived by his sister Carol; brother Richard; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Caroline, and his sister Jean.

A Celebration of Life ceremony is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. May 22 at the Wigwam Resort-Sachem Hall, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations be made to the Homeless Youth Connection, 500 N. Bullard Ave., Suite. 28, Goodyear, Ariz. 85338. Donations also may be made to The Church at Litchfield Park at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, Ariz. 85340.

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