George William Schlotter

George W. Schlotter, Jr, 54, of Cardwell, Montana, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in his home. George was born July 26, 1970 to George W. Schlotter, Sr. and Mary Ann Schlotter in Cold Spring, NY.

In 1972, the family moved to Shushan, NY where George was raised, attending Cambridge Central School until his Senior Year, in which he transferred to, and graduated from Troy High School in Troy, NY in 1989. Following graduation, George enlisted in the Army, participating in Operation Desert Storm as part of the 101st Airborne. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, George attended UNLV before transferring to Montana State University, where he graduated in 1996 with a degree in History.

From there, George became a Firefighter for the US Forest Service in Naches, WA before moving to Firefighter at the Yakima Training Center in Yakima, WA. Prior to his retirement in 2021, George returned to the Forest Service as a Firefighter in Powell, ID as well as with the BLM in Vial, Oregon.

He met his wife Ranie Haas in Yakima, WA and the couple married in October 2004. They were married for 15 years and despite divorcing, they remained close friends and continued to speak regularly until his death.

In his free time George enjoyed fly fishing and hunting with his two brothers, doing so across many states, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Maine, New York, and Vermont. He also spent his time playing with his dog Avery, exploring the backcountry of Montana, and joking with his brothers. George was also an avid supporter of the Boston Celtics.

He is survived by his father George W. Schlotter, Sr, 85, of Hancock, NY, his mother Mary Ann Schlotter, 78, of Casper, WY, and his brothers Matthew Schlotter, 47, of Enumclaw, WA and Gregory Schlotter (Alison), 44 of Casper, WY, John Schlotter of Vermont, and nephew Max Schlotter, 25, of Latham, NY. His ex-wife Ranie Haas, as well as nephews Sterling, John, Jacob, and Reagan Haas, all of Yakima, WA.

Services will be held in both New York and Montana, and interested parties will be notified of time and place.