JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Jackson Hole Press is saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Schloss, 72, who died peacefully in his sleep at his home on his birthday, Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Joe was born on June 12, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to Catherine Rose (Neuer) Schloss of New York, New York and Joseph Emile Schloss of New York, New York. He graduated from Levittown Memorial High School in 1968.
Joe went to college through his sophomore year then joined the Army Reserve. He was sworn in as a soldier on his 20th birthday. He was assigned to the 310th Military Police Battalion and sent to Fort Polk, Louisiana for Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training. After six years as a soldier, he decided to reenlist for another six years.
Along the way Joe attended the NCO Academy and volunteered for any additional training that came along. He wanted to be the best he could be. Around that same time, he found all of his military training was beginning to pay off. It was beginning to open doors in the civilian world as well.
Joe was hired as a US Border Patrol Agent and stationed in the western part of the United States. He ended up in the 1st Psychological Operations Company of the 306th Psychological Operations Battalion. He spent 11 years in PSYOPS working closely with various intelligence agencies and with Special Forces (Green Beret) elements as an interrogator.
Eventually, he was lured away to another military unit, the 311th Corps Support Command. Ultimately, he was promoted to Sergeant Major. He was a 21-year veteran, Sergeant Major (Retired), U.S. Army Reserve.
Joe was the Chairman of the Teton County Republican Party and ran for State Representative of the Wyoming Legislature in House District 16. In addition to serving as Chairman of the Teton County Republican Party he also served as Precinct Committeeman, Member Wyoming Republican Party Central Committee, Delegate to the National Republican Party Convention, 2008, National Committee Member, Boy Scouts of America, Board of Directors, Rotary Club International of Jackson Hole – Supper Club, Member, Fraternal Order of Police Member and National Rifle Association.
Joe was also a longtime member of Fraternal Orders such as the Mason’s, Shriner’s, Jester’s, Scottish Rite and others too numerous to mention. He held distinguished positions in all of these fraternal orders.
