Maurice Sonny Jessen, Jr.

Maurice Sonny Emil Jessen, Jr., 75, of Westlake died at 5:06 AM on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in his residence.

Mr. Jessen was born on May 19, 1937 in Lake Charles and resided in Westlake since 1968. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Mr. Jessen retired from Citgo as chief operator after over 30 years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church.

He appreciated the outdoors and had a passion for fishing, hunting, and camping. He adored his grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving, devoted wife, Jeannette Jan Dautriel Jessen of Westlake; a daughter, Elizabeth Jessen Krielow and husband Wayne of Newnan, GA; a son, Darren Jessen and wife Carlene of Westlake; grandchildren, Stewart Krielow of New Iberia, Emily Krielow of Welsh, Christopher Krielow of Newnan, GA, Madeline Krielow of Newnan, GA, Hannah Galbraith, of Westlake, and Jack Jessen of Westlake; great grandchildren, Edwin Krielow of New Iberaia, Zachary Krielow of Lafayette, Kennedy Grubbs of Lafayette, and Cassandra Sonny Krielow of Newnan, GA; and three siblings, Paul Jessen and wife Brenda, Maureen Sanders and husband Jack, and Janice Manuel and her late husband, Daniel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Emil Jessen, Sr. and Vivian Louviere Jessen.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. The Rev. Albert Borel and Deacon Garrett Caraway will officiate. Burial will follow in Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Monday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until 9:15 AM in the funeral home.