Robert “Dan” Palen of Palen Music Center in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2021 after suffering from a stroke. He was just 52 years old.He was born to Dan and Sue Palen on February 26, 1968 in Springfield. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1986 and went on to receive his associate’s degree in music synthesis from Berklee College of Music in Boston. He was co-owner and managing director at Palen Music Center.
Dan is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lisa, his three children, Jessica, Peyton, and Barrett, his mother Sue, his two brothers, Brett and Brad, and his granddaughter Juniper.
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