Leon Arnold Manne

February 8, 1918 - December 3, 2013

Leon Manne passed away Tuesday December 3, 2013 in Miami Beach, FL surrounded by his family. Memorial Services 1:00pm Sunday, December 8 at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to Operation Breakthrough, 3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109, Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137 or Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132. Leon was born in Kansas City, MO and moved to Miami Beach, FL in 1957. He was a past president of both the Miami Beach Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. A pioneer in the convention industry for over 70 years, Leon was recognized nationally by his peers as a leader in every aspect of the business. He is survived by his wife Audrey, of the home; daughter and son-in-law: Suzy and Steve Block; sister: Rozanne Kornblum; grandchildren: Leigh Wasserstrom and Max Wasserstrom; nieces: Elisa Spain, Sandy Harnick, Mickie Nodolf, Terri Manne, Patti Ward, Dee Dee Ramirez, Jane Rubenstein, Ann Tisch; nephews: John Rubenstein, Jim Rubenstein. Leon loved his family, his dogs and his Miami Beach Community. He will be missed by all who knew him.