Robert Palen of Palen Music Center Passes Away

Robert “Dan” Palen of Palen Music Center in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2021, after suffering from a stroke. He was 52 years old.

Robert was born to Dan and Sue Palen on February 26, 1968, in Springfield. He received his associate’s degree in music synthesis from Berklee College of Music in Boston and was co-owner and managing director at Palen Music Center.

He’s 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.