Richard A. Keller

I didn't know Dick by name (only recently finding out through a neighbor) but he would walk by our house daily for as long as I can remember. Always a friendly hello and kind demeanor. He would take the time to visit with everyone's pets. My dog Lucy adored Dick, she would go crazy with excitement every time he walked up. I haven't seen Mr. Keller in months and was hoping he had maybe just moved away but was saddened to learn he had passed. His kindness and compassion was evident...

My heart dropped when I heard of the passing of Dick Keller. I was hired at Thornridge High School by him in 1997. He was, without a doubt, the best person and leader to work for. He was a true "people person". He was always smiling, happy and did his job with a positive attitude. I will always remember him to be the first principal I ever worked for, and the best. My deepest sympathy to the family of Dick Keller. He was one of the "good guys".

A mentor for me in high school. What a great person and educator.

I'm sure I was one of the many shocked and saddened by Dick's sudden passing. My condolences to his wife, children, family and friends.

Dick was one of the people who hired me at Thornridge back in 1990. I will never forget how funny he was, but mostly his kindness. He always treated everyone with so much kindness.

More than that, Dick provided so much guidance and mentoring, allowing me to improve on my failures and soar high with my successes. I learned so much from this...

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Keller was my principal at TR and a wonderful person. God bless him and your family.

I was a student at Thornridge 72-76 and Mr Keller was my teacher but the most memorable moment was when he set me up with a date to the girl's club dance with Jason Frazier. I was initially mortified by the suggestion but then the young man said, "yeah, ok" the way a cool 16 y/o does. Still a fond memory.

Sara and I send our deepest sympathy to the family of Dick Keller. His wit, charm, genuineness, and intellect will be missed. I was so proud of his becoming Principal of TR. His agile mind kept everything in perspective. I always sensed that I had a brother near me when we worked together.

Aloha Keller - you will truly be missed - Mahalo for being the wonderful person you were.

My wife and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to the Keller Family. I have known Dick for several years and enjoyed playing racquetball with him at the health club. I especially enjoyed his stories about vacationing in Molokai. He will be missed.