David Keller

David ("Dave") Burk Keller, 67, of Glen Rock passed away suddenly and painlessly on Friday, October 10 while doing one of the things he loved best: working in his woodshop on a lovingly crafted gift. Services will be held at Geiple-Predicce Funeral Home, 53 Main St, Glen Rock, on Sunday, October 19, with public condolences from 1-3pm and a service at 3pm, followed by a celebration of life at The Seitzland Store, 12027 Baltimore St, Glen Rock, at 4:30pm.

Dave was born July 4, 1958 to Barry A Keller and Joyce L. Burkholder Keller. As a child, Dave brought home all manner of things with which to tinker and restore, from toasters to the 250cc Honda motorcycle he rode to Susquehannock High School, where he graduated in 1976. Curious, athletic, and rambunctious, he joined the Utah State University ski team but ultimately decided to pursue his passion as a craftsman, with a focus on the restoration of historic homes and buildings. Self-taught, Dave brought beauty into the world with his restorations and became known for his detailed work and attention to historical integrity. He bought his first property at 19 with $5,000 borrowed from his father and the proceeds from the sale of his van. In 1988, Dave opened the Shrewsbury Antique Center, over the years transforming what had been a dilapidated chicken barn into a thriving antique mall. He subsequently restored numerous York County properties, including the Kolter House in Shrewsbury, the Haines Shoe House in Hellam, and his ongoing project in Seitzland Village.

Dave's passions extended beyond restoration and woodworking. He moonlighted as a ski mechanic at Ed's Ski & Sport beginning in high school and skied annually at Alta-Snowbird with his close-knit crew, the 49ers, until his passing. He was the only person anyone remembers with a varsity golf jacket. He loved backpacking, photography, and biking-touring China in 2010 with his son Andy and partner Ellen, and Iceland in 2011. An amateur local historian, he was active in the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society. Most years, he followed the Glen Rock Carolers until dawn at the Christmas tree.

He was recently preceded in death by his sister B. Joy Keller-Brown. He is survived by his life partner Ellen Darby; father Barry Keller and stepmother Judy; children Andy Keller and Josie Warren and their mother Annie Haines; granddaughters Camala, Artemisia, and Antheia Keller, and expected Grandson Warren; brother-in-law Jeff Brown; and stepsisters Jennifer Mann and Julie Shoemaker.

Dave will be remembered as "The Mayor of Kellerville," for the joy and admiration he brought with his works of art, and as a dark horse favorite for celebratory speeches. May he "shred in peace" and always find fresh powder hidden in the trees.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Historic Preservation Society in Dave's honor at 1 Manchester St, Glen Rock, PA 17327. Online condolences may be made at geiple.com.