Monte Edward Jochens of Sugar Land, passed away at the age of 77 on December 5 ^th , 2022. He was born October 2 ^nd 1945 to Eulene and Ervin Jochens. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1963 and earned a BBA from Sam Houston State in 1967.

During the Vietnam War, Monte honorably served in the US Army as a Captain in the 25 ^th Infantry. He later went on to a successful career as a Senior Planner & Scheduler for various Engineering & Oil firms.

He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, lunches at Sam's Club and spending time with his family & friends.

Monte was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife of 47 years, Cecilia Welenc. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Cutler, son Daryl & daughter-in-law Ashleigh Jochens; granddaughters Amber Adams (Matthew Adams), Ryleigh Jochens & Reese Jochens; great-granddaughter Aspen Adams.

A military service will be held in Monte's honor at the Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038 on Friday, January 13 ^th at 1:45 Lane 2.