Daniel E. Keller

Besides his great talents as a musician, Danny was also a very sociable man, a founding member I believe of Dallas Bears, and served as president of the club for several years. He served the club in the same excellent way that he apparently did everything he touched. Everyone loved him. He was a wonderful, fun, intelligent, caring man, and we'll all miss him. The DFW area is a poorer place for his being gone. Hugs and condolences to his many friends and family!

I met Danny when I was attending East Texas State University as an undergraduate student in music, vocal performance. I had the great pleasure of having Danny as my accompanist - we even shared a recital together! I will remember most his wacky sense of humor and his unbelievable musical gift. Although I hadn't seen him in years, I still feel like I was his friend. I hope he and Jimmy T. are having a great time in heaven, making wonderful music together!!

I was fortunate to have known Danny Keller, as he has so many wonderful friends. He was something rare in this world - a true artist and a gentleman. I will think of him whenever I listen to his favorite music, and on his birthday, Nov. 3, which is also my mother's.
He will truly be missed. Bob Hopkins

Danny Keller taught both of my daughters at the Hockaday Lower School. I worked closely with him for many years creating Black History month programs for the Lower School students. It was a pleasure working with him. My children grew in their knowlege of music in great part because of his teaching. Danny was a hard taskmaster who expected nothing less than the very best from his students. As a result, after the curtain went down on every performance he directed, my comment to him would always...