Dear Jan,
  I retired and moved to El Dorado Hills two years ago. I've been thinking about driving up to see Auburn and decided to see if I could find your address/phone number.  I was SO saddened to see that Dennis passed away recently.  I have fond memories of our friendship and adventures with you and Dennis when we taught at Glenoaks. I see from the comments that he was a well loved and admired resident of your community. My thoughts are with you and your family.  
  I'd love to hear from you, Jan.  
    Sandy Collier
    scollier8331@gmail.com

I was thinking about Dennis and my Glendale High School recollections and remembered when I was on the JV football team, I watched Keller play his first game on the B team. The coaches were wondering how Dennis would do in a single wing formation. On the second play of the game, he ran an end sweep.  Dennis was gone in six seconds!  It wasn't until he got to the end zone, dropped the ball and was trotting back to the bench, were the defensive players finally able to catch up to him! In track he pole vaulted either 10 or 12 feet which was unheard of in high school.  He set so many GHS football, track and field records that someone suggested it would be easier if they just bronzed Keller and put him in the display case!  When Oregon came to my college in Tucson, it was déjà vu all over again.  Dennis caught a punt and was headed for the end zone with 52,000 Arizona fans wondering why 11 Wildcats couldn't catch a Duck! I think I was the only student standing in the student section cheering for Dennis and wondering at the same time if I should run on to the field and tackle him myself! Lastly, I still wonder whatever happened to Dennis' first true love.  I saw him tooling all over Glendale with her, they were inseparable! She was this British racing green, MG convertible, sports car; the love of his life. Dennis was always a fighter.  I know he fought his hardest to the very end.  After all, that's what Dennis Keller always did.

 I have so many great memories of Dennis from Glendale high school    He was a great athlete and a true friend.  I'm so sad to hear of his passing.

I loved Denny Keller.  I think he was a fine person.  Many condolences to his family.

May the God of comfort be with you and your family at these difficult times 2 corth. 1:2

I also played football w Dennis in 1961.  I remember him as dedicated, focused, an excellent halfback and a good guy. I remember one practice and we were doing sit-ups, push-ups, etc.  I noticed Dennis doing  more than required and asked him about it.  Paraphrasing, he said 'I do the extra reps because I know my competitor is also doing them and I want to be as ready as he. That always stuck w me even when I played college ball.  Thank you Dennis.  RIP
St

We played B football together at Glendale HS. It was a championship team winning the Foothill League; we played the  only scheduled CIF B football playoff game up to that time.    We were selected to play San Gabriel HS B team which had won something like 30 straight games over several seasons.   All the teams entered B Foothill  league play undefeated except for us.  Foothill was considered the most competitive league  and GHS B team as Foothill champions thus were slected to play SGHS.   We lost 7-0.    Dennis  was quite the athlete and a star among stars.  Many players on that team went on to play college ball, Dennis among them.  If my memory serves me correctly, he did a MA degree at CA State LA.   I was hired as a grad student to read theses for the Library  for style and content and I believe his was one I read.   RIP

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathy to the Keller family.  "Keller" as most of us called him in 7th grade on was one the the best people I knew.  He was the first person I ever went steady with.  I'm  sorry, those of us, in his passed did not know he was suffering so.  For me he holds a special place in my heart.  I know he is in a better place, but will be missed by all who knew him.  My heart goes out to his wonderful wife Jan.  He told me at a high school reunion how he had struck gold when he met her.  Much love to your family, Judy Green Jackson.

The Keller Family,
Your husband, son, father will always be in my memories as an awesome individual. I went thru Jr. High and HS with Dennis. 
I am sending hugs, kisses and love to your family.

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.  From your PEO Sisters.

Dennis (Mr. Keller) was my former teacher at Glendale High School.  He taught me driver's education and he also coached the B football team.  I remember when he first taught at Glendale High.  All the girls thought he was the cutest teacher there!  He was a "heartthrob"!  I ran into him years later at a bank here in Auburn.  He is such a great guy and family man. We are so sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to your family.  Barbara Wiley and Gary Hanrihan

Jan and family - my deepest condolences to you at this most difficult time. You are in my prayers.  George Sirovy

Jan and Family
Sending you warm hugs and prayers during this difficult time.

Jan and family...Sending warm hugs and prayers. during this difficult time. 

Ross Family

I can't believe that Denny is gone: he was so vibrant a person.
Denny had some unusual talents as an attorney: extremely smart and personable (juries loved him) and yet MODEST at the same time.
If all lawyers were like Denny Keller, there would be no lawyer jokes.
Justice Rick Sims (Ret.)

I am so very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Dennis when he was a member of the Sparks Law Library Board of Trustees. He was a tremendous advocate for library services and a lot of fun to boot.

To the Keller Family, I met Mr. Keller as swim team father and he was a great Dad on the deck cheering for his kids. He is  missed. Chris Richter

Dear Keller Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies are with you for your loss.  Dennis is fondly remembered in our hearts.  May you find peace in his loving memory.  The Desais

I AM SENDING MY MOST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.PLEASE KNOW THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.HOSEA 13:14

My deepest condolences to the Keller family.  Dennis was an intelligent and honorable man who will be greatly missed in our community.

So sorry to lose one of the most caring and loving member of our community.  I was lucky to get to know Dennis and become a friend of his and I will miss him so very much.  My thoughts and love goes to Jan the entire Keller family as I know how much Dennis loved his family and was proud of each and every member. A great man, and a great humanitarian.  Goodbye my friend.  I will miss your friendship.  Love, Linda

Keller Family, we are so saddened by your loss. Denny fills my memories as a kid growing up and someone I've always admired. He will be missed, but remembered always.

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Dennis Herbert Keller

May 13, 1944 – December 28, 2015

Chapel of the Hills

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