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Glenn Klavans Obituary
Glenn served his family, profession, and community with perpetual acts of love. As a husband, father and son, he built joy into every occasion by ensuring that every pancake had a shape, every phone call had an answer, and that every meal had dessert. As a proud Judge on the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County and committed community servant, he sought to build a better world through an even-handed application of the law and the generous application of duct tape. He will be remembered fondly every time his family and friends see a new show, pet a new cat, plant a new plant, or hear a familiar chord from an old camp song. He is dearly missed.
Services at Temple Beth Shalom 1461 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd Arnold, MD 21012, on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at 12:30 pm. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Temple Beth Shalom, 1461 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Arnold, MD 21012.
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Ken Wasch
May 20, 2025
Glenn was the kindest, most emphathetic person imaginable. He was also so thoughtful and wise. It´s hard to believe it has already been a year since his passing.
Connie Gurley
June 12, 2024
I'm so very saddened to hear this. I was Glenn's last secretary before he became a Judge. He was smart & funny & was a pleasure to work for. I know he will be deeply missed.
Lee and Melvin Mintz
June 11, 2024
Dear Sandy, Melvin and I want to share our sincerest condolences. We were recently made aware of Glenn´s passing. Although we rarely got to be with you all, whenever we were we so enjoyed Glenn´s company. We´re sending our love to you and all your family.
Roman Choma
June 5, 2024
I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of my dear friend Glenn. My condolences to Sandy, Jeremy, Julia and the rest of the family and his many, many friends. I first met Glenn in 1979 when he was a newly minted prosecutor in the Juvenile Division of the State's Attorney's Office for Baltimore City. I quickly realized that he was an enormously talented attorney and a uniquely special person. We remained friends for many years until we sadly lost touch during the Covid pandemic. Glenn was a multi-talented person who made every group to which he belonged better, be it a workplace, a family or an organization. It would not be an exaggeration to call him a true Renaissance man. He excelled at everything he did. He is in heaven now, probably reorganizing it and showing them how they can make it better. Rest in peace, Boychik.
Roman and Jean Choma
Brenda Wilson Wood
May 31, 2024
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed knowing Glenn as a neighbor. I wish you solace and peace and happy memories. I am sorry I learned too late to attend the services. My best to all of you. Brenda Wood
Your Neighbor
May 30, 2024
I was so sorry to read of your loss and wanted to offer my sincere condolences. Losing someone in death is one of the most heart wrenching things we endure. Please take comfort in all the memories you have, find hope in the scriptures and gain strength from the power of prayer.
William Katcef
May 29, 2024
Glenn was a great person and a great judge. I enjoyed both appearing in front of him when he was on the bench as well talking to him in the courthouse, at bar events or on the street. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Alana Nelson
May 29, 2024
I worked with Glenn at 2 different firms. He was kind, caring and a joy to work with. He drove me to the hospital to deliver my youngest son. What a gem of a man. While he no longer inhabits the earth is kind spirit will always abound. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Greg Weinman
May 28, 2024
Glenn was a genuinely kind human being, and a good friend. I am truly gutted by this loss.
Hal Murnane
May 27, 2024
When I transferred to UB in my second year of law school, Glenn and I became fast friends. We were study mates for the bar exam. If we were to meet up for many years there after, we would still joke about his prediction of a question on the exam having to do with misprision of a felony, which we studied the day before and slammed on the exam. Too many other funny and memorable stories to tell here. Truly moved by his passing and condolences to the family.
Hal Murnane
Todd Lochner
May 27, 2024
It was a pleasure to be before him when trying a case and genuinely a nice guy with whom it was also a pleasure to simply have a conversation.
Doug Raymond
May 27, 2024
Glennnn was fundamental to my life through his infectious adoration of TRCR and beyond. I might not have considered law school but for his inspiration. I will never forget his camp songs from Religious Rock to Aurora (every dime). What a sense of warped though benign humor!!
Ron Jarashow
May 27, 2024
Glenn was a thoughtful and well-respected, broadly experienced, judge that considered every matter insightfully. He was always a nice person with a wonderful demeanor. He will be missed. Recently, when I spoke with him, he was anticipating returning to the bench. This is too early a loss.
Steve Warner
May 27, 2024
Glenn and I directed Camp Green Briar together for many years. He was the best partner I ever had. "No" was never in his vocabulary. Countless children were enthralled by his songs, his pitching, and his pizza. As one of his campers told me, "It's raining at Timber Ridge tonight." We will miss you Glenn.
Ken Wasch
May 26, 2024
Glenn was a special friend who loved his family, friends, justice and life-long learning.
Ellen Brodie Sanders
May 26, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear this. Glenn was a camp friend from way back. My condolences to Ross, Gary, and his family. May his memory be a blessing.
Emily Amster Goren
May 26, 2024
Friends. Friends. Friends. Timber Ridge Camp memories live on
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