Joel and Susan Pawloski SALEM, OR—July 14, 2025—Oregon Conservative Caucus (OCC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joel Pawloski, President of its Marion County chapter. Joel succumbed to lung cancer at 6:48 pm last Saturday after fighting a valiant one-year battle. Joel was a Christian, a patriot, a devoted family man, and a warrior on many fronts. A retired Army Lt. Colonel, he served his country faithfully and carried that love over into his volunteer work for