MANNY-KLAUSNER-Obituary

MANNY KLAUSNER

New York, New York

Aug 14, 1939 – Mar 17, 2025

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BORN
August 14, 1939
DIED
March 17, 2025
LOCATION
New York, New York

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KLAUSNER--Manny. Manuel "Manny" Stuart Klausner, a distinguished libertarian lawyer, writer, and co-founder of the Reason Foundation, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Born on August 14, 1939, Manny lived a remarkable life dedicated to the principles of...

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Willette, I am so sorry to hear about Manny. I wish you comfort and peace of mind.

My deepest and warmest condolences at this sad time. My late husband, Larry considered Manny a dear friend and valued their times together. Sheila Callaghan

Hello Willette Manny, used to keep me abreast of all your exploits in the theater. I enjoyed hearing about them. I would deeply appreciate that if you have any plans to notify friends of opening and awards etc.; that you would keep me on your mailing list. Susan and I would have great times talking about what you were doing, because through Manny it was personal. I am a bit older than Manny so being aware of what you are doing has an added level of emotional attachment for me. Thank you and...

Dear Willette words fail. He was everything said here and an absolutely unique and joy filled special man and the life yu shared was truly magical. Our hearts are with ou. God Bless and much love, Gloria and Richard

Manny was very generous in his support of musicals, including two of mine. He was also a very brilliant man. I am grateful to have known him.

Manny Klausner was a lawyer for a case in the Washington DC area in the 1980s against a client of a lawyer with a firm in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C. He was a good established lawyer, and I learned a lot from his example. My condolences to Willette and Manny's family.

A great loss of a remarkable man. I feel so grateful to have known both Manny and Willette.

What a beautiful service and celebration of love. Manny was LOVE. I had the honor of teaching the Wednesday tai qi class, and Manny was a faithful participant. If I wanted to communicate a movement so Manny understood I would use wine and chocolate as metaphors. After which, Manny executed the most fluid tai qi. One class, Manny was "acting up." I said, "Manny what am I going to do with you?" Manny responded, "Just be thankful." And I am. Thankful for his love, wisdom, and spirit. ...

My condolences to Willette and all of Manny´s family and friends. Like so many others, I loved Manny and enjoyed all of the time we spent together at Federalist Society and other events over the past three decades. Manny was an extraordinary person and one of a kind - may he rest in peace!