Daniel Robert Kremer
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We are heartbroken to share the news that Daniel Kremer, son of Michael Kremer and Rachel Glennerster, and brother to Ben Kremer, has passed away. Information about memorial services can be found on this page and will be updated regularly. Please share memories and condolences in the section below. Your messages are gratefully received.
Daniel Kremer was a second-year student at the University of Chicago. Passionate about science, he was planning to major in biochemistry. He attended school in Chicago (the Laboratory School), London (Westminster School), and Brookline Massachusetts (Lawrence School) and made great friendships wherever he moved.
Daniel was an Effective Altruist and cared deeply about making the world a better place. He loved hiking with friends and family, fencing, soccer, playing strategy games and traveling the world.
He was gentle and thoughtful and deeply curious but also goofy and great fun to be around. He was close to his older brother Ben, talking for hours on long walks and competing fiercely at board games, his grandparents in DC and London where he spent his summers growing up, and his cousins.
Honoring Daniel
Daniel was an effective altruist and for anyone who would like to give a gift in his memory or in lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to GiveWell or to one of their recommended charities. Here is a link: www.givewell.org/
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Memories & Condolences
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November 17, 2025
Our deepest condolences on your heartbreaking loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers and honoring Daniel.
June 25, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing him for only a brief time but Daniel was truly a beautiful soul. I remember one night I took him to my favorite spot at the top floor of the Logan Arts Center, and we stood in the dimly lit rehearsal space, looking out into the Chicago landscape, sprinkled with and illuminated by fluorescent lights and sounds. We didn't exchange many words but it was such a peaceful and beautiful moment. Whenever I am upset, I go back to that room and think about him. I'd like to believe that he is somewhere, still gazing at a scintillating scene from the comfort of a serene aerial view. To his family and closest friends, I sympathize with your great loss, and hope with time, the pain becomes dilute. I will carry the memories of Daniel with me forever.
May 25, 2025
At least he’s no longer suffering
March 28, 2025
Dear Rachel,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting Daniel when I visited you a couple of years ago in Chicago -- he left such a warm impression. I saw so much of your kindness in him. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
I am so deeply sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting Daniel when I visited you a couple of years ago in Chicago -- he left such a warm impression. I saw so much of your kindness in him. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
March 20, 2025
Dear Michael,
Rohini and I were shocked to hear just today, that Daniel had passed away. I am so so sorry about the terrible loss for you and your family. Please accept our deepest condolences. I do hope that in time, your memories of Daniel will be a comfort to you.
Som
Rohini and I were shocked to hear just today, that Daniel had passed away. I am so so sorry about the terrible loss for you and your family. Please accept our deepest condolences. I do hope that in time, your memories of Daniel will be a comfort to you.
Som
February 5, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. I wish you all the strength and love that I can give. I hope Daniel's beautiful life and memory can be a small comfort in this difficult time.
Anil
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. I wish you all the strength and love that I can give. I hope Daniel's beautiful life and memory can be a small comfort in this difficult time.
Anil
February 5, 2025
Dear Prof. Rachel & Family,
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
- Al-E-Iba
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
- Al-E-Iba
February 3, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
We are so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.
-Mahjabeen and Martin
We are so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.
-Mahjabeen and Martin
January 28, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
Please accept my deepest condolences. May Daniel’s memory be a source of comfort and light.
Please accept my deepest condolences. May Daniel’s memory be a source of comfort and light.
January 18, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,
I have just heard this terrible news. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. There are no words to describe how hard this is. You are in my prayers.
Hugs,
Peter
I have just heard this terrible news. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. There are no words to describe how hard this is. You are in my prayers.
Hugs,
Peter
January 16, 2025
Rachel, Michael and Ben,
I was so very sorry to hear this news and so grateful to be able to attend the memorial service to learn more about Daniel's life. I hope the remarkable global community of support you have built helps to sustain his memory and your family.
Much love,
Mary Kay
I was so very sorry to hear this news and so grateful to be able to attend the memorial service to learn more about Daniel's life. I hope the remarkable global community of support you have built helps to sustain his memory and your family.
Much love,
Mary Kay
January 15, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael and Ben,
I was so sorry to hear this heart-breaking news and am so deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this incredibly painful time.
Sending love and strength,
Jo
I was so sorry to hear this heart-breaking news and am so deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this incredibly painful time.
Sending love and strength,
Jo
January 14, 2025
May his memory be a blessing.
January 14, 2025
Dear Rachel and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you as you cope in this extremely challenging time. Sending you strength and condolences.
Ishita
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and my thoughts are with you as you cope in this extremely challenging time. Sending you strength and condolences.
Ishita
January 14, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel, and Ben,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time, and I wish you great strength. Michael, I know your kindness and mentorship meant the world to Daniel, just as they did to me.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time, and I wish you great strength. Michael, I know your kindness and mentorship meant the world to Daniel, just as they did to me.
January 14, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael, I am so sorry to hear this news and my condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Majdi
January 14, 2025
Michael, Rachel, and Ben, please receive my condolences. I would like you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this terrible loss! I am simply lost for words. Only God knows why this had to happen.
January 13, 2025
Dear Prof Rachel & Michael
I am extremely sad to hear about this news. May God give you strength to bear this loss. My family is thinking about you in this difficult time. May Daniel's soul be at Peace! Amen
I am extremely sad to hear about this news. May God give you strength to bear this loss. My family is thinking about you in this difficult time. May Daniel's soul be at Peace! Amen
January 13, 2025
Dear Rachel and family. Sending you love and hugs during this horrible time. Please take care of each other as much as you can. I hope you can feel the love from others to you. You have helped so many others. Vanessa (Fcdo)
January 13, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael and Ben,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has touched many people and I am keeping you all in my thoughts.
With love,
Alex
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has touched many people and I am keeping you all in my thoughts.
With love,
Alex
January 12, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son Daniel. I pray that God may send you strength and grace during this difficult time.
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son Daniel. I pray that God may send you strength and grace during this difficult time.
January 12, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and all who loved Daniel.
My heart is with you in this time of grieving. Strength and love to you.
My heart is with you in this time of grieving. Strength and love to you.
January 12, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,
Sending my heartfelt condolences and wishes for healing. You are models of grace and strength, and have done so much to inspire us in ways big and small. I'm thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sending my heartfelt condolences and wishes for healing. You are models of grace and strength, and have done so much to inspire us in ways big and small. I'm thinking of you all during this difficult time.
January 12, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel, and Ben,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your son and brother. I am keeping you and your family in my heart. May his memory be a blessing.
Jamie
My deepest condolences for the loss of your son and brother. I am keeping you and your family in my heart. May his memory be a blessing.
Jamie
January 12, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,
Keeping you in my thoughts and sending my deepest condolences.
Keeping you in my thoughts and sending my deepest condolences.
January 12, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. A parent losing a child is one of the most painful things in this life.
Amy
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. A parent losing a child is one of the most painful things in this life.
Amy
January 11, 2025
Dear Rachel and family,
I am devastated to learn of Daniel’s passing. Such an unfathomable loss made even more poignant by his dedication, and the families dedication, to improving the lives of other’s. Families all around the world are grieving with you. May his life be a blessing and his spirit live on. Holding you and your family in my heart and wishing gentle moments of peace amidst the hardship.
Sasha
I am devastated to learn of Daniel’s passing. Such an unfathomable loss made even more poignant by his dedication, and the families dedication, to improving the lives of other’s. Families all around the world are grieving with you. May his life be a blessing and his spirit live on. Holding you and your family in my heart and wishing gentle moments of peace amidst the hardship.
Sasha
January 11, 2025
Dear Rachel,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences - wishing you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Kate Vyborny
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences - wishing you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Kate Vyborny
January 10, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,
Max and I couldn't believe this terrible news. I remember meeting your sons in various J-PAL circumstances - the training in Mexico for IRRI; a holiday party at your house. Of course we admired you both very much; but getting a peek into your family life was even more inspiring. I can't imagine the grief. We are thinking of you.
- Angela Ambroz and Max Bode
Max and I couldn't believe this terrible news. I remember meeting your sons in various J-PAL circumstances - the training in Mexico for IRRI; a holiday party at your house. Of course we admired you both very much; but getting a peek into your family life was even more inspiring. I can't imagine the grief. We are thinking of you.
- Angela Ambroz and Max Bode
January 10, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael and family,
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I am heartbroken for you and keeping you in my thoughts everyday. There are so many of us holding you in our hearts during this time. You have supported so many of us over the years, making our lives better and brighter in big and small ways. We are all here and want to help in any way we can in the weeks, months and years ahead.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Kelly
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. I am heartbroken for you and keeping you in my thoughts everyday. There are so many of us holding you in our hearts during this time. You have supported so many of us over the years, making our lives better and brighter in big and small ways. We are all here and want to help in any way we can in the weeks, months and years ahead.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Kelly
January 10, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,
I"m so very sorry to hear about Daniel. My heart is heavy. Daniel is in my thoughts as are you all.
With love, Ben
I"m so very sorry to hear about Daniel. My heart is heavy. Daniel is in my thoughts as are you all.
With love, Ben
January 10, 2025
I’m deeply sorry to hear about Daniel’s passing. Michael and Rachel, I’ve been thinking of you both during this incredibly difficult time. Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort, and holding you in my thoughts.
January 10, 2025
Sending love and strength and peace and light to the whole family. The service helped us get to know Daniel as the beautiful, bright, caring young man he was. Twenty one years is definitely not enough. We hold you in our hearts.
Jeanine and Jeff
Jeanine and Jeff
January 10, 2025
Dear Ben, Michael, Rachel and family,
Sehr and I wanted to express our heartfelt wishes and prayers for healing to you all. Watching the lovely memorial service and shiva and hearing such wonderful stories about Daniel made us realize what an incredible human being he was. The only thing certain in life is that it must end. And while we wish that a flame as vibrant as Daniel would have brightened us all in the years to come, the fact that he has already done so at such a young age is a testament to the amazing legacy he leaves. So many are better off for having the blessing of Daniel in their lives. We have no doubt his generosity of spirit and deep care about the world will multiply and grow similar seeds of giving in others. We pray that the best of his memories will keep you warm and comforted in the days and years to come.
Love and Prayers,
---Asim and Sehr
Sehr and I wanted to express our heartfelt wishes and prayers for healing to you all. Watching the lovely memorial service and shiva and hearing such wonderful stories about Daniel made us realize what an incredible human being he was. The only thing certain in life is that it must end. And while we wish that a flame as vibrant as Daniel would have brightened us all in the years to come, the fact that he has already done so at such a young age is a testament to the amazing legacy he leaves. So many are better off for having the blessing of Daniel in their lives. We have no doubt his generosity of spirit and deep care about the world will multiply and grow similar seeds of giving in others. We pray that the best of his memories will keep you warm and comforted in the days and years to come.
Love and Prayers,
---Asim and Sehr
January 10, 2025
My empathy to Rachel and family for the lost of their love one,may his soul rest in perpetual peace,rest Daniel,your family loves you but God loves you more
January 10, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
Sorry for your loss,My prayers of comfort and solace are with you during this very difficult moment.May Daniel rest in eternal peace as we all keep him in our hearts.
Sorry for your loss,My prayers of comfort and solace are with you during this very difficult moment.May Daniel rest in eternal peace as we all keep him in our hearts.
January 9, 2025
I am so terribly sorry for your heartbreaking loss. The service was beautiful in conveying the warm, kind, creative, and complex son who is gone so tragically soon. Thank you for sharing his light even through your grief.
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,
We were deeply heartbroken to hear about Daniel. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and moving memorial service—it was a true testament to Daniel's beautiful soul. Your strength, love, and grace as parents, both in life and in this unimaginable loss, are profoundly inspiring.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Sandra and Pedro
We were deeply heartbroken to hear about Daniel. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and moving memorial service—it was a true testament to Daniel's beautiful soul. Your strength, love, and grace as parents, both in life and in this unimaginable loss, are profoundly inspiring.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Sandra and Pedro
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of Daniel. My heart goes out to you and the extended family. May the happy memories of Daniel bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Rebecca Wu
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of Daniel. My heart goes out to you and the extended family. May the happy memories of Daniel bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Rebecca Wu
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael
I just learned about Daniel today, and as a parent myself, I am deeply heartbroken for your loss. Words feel inadequate to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are enduring. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginably difficult time. May God grant you and your family the strength and comfort needed to navigate through this profound grief.
Regards,
Nishith Prakash
I just learned about Daniel today, and as a parent myself, I am deeply heartbroken for your loss. Words feel inadequate to express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are enduring. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginably difficult time. May God grant you and your family the strength and comfort needed to navigate through this profound grief.
Regards,
Nishith Prakash
January 9, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel and Ben,
We are so heartbroken to hear about Daniel, and these unimaginably trying times for your family. We are praying for all that brings you comfort and healing.
We are so heartbroken to hear about Daniel, and these unimaginably trying times for your family. We are praying for all that brings you comfort and healing.
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael and Ben
This is heart-breaking and too much for words to express. I'm so so so sorry to hear of this. I can't imagine the pain you're going through.
Sending love to you all, I'm so sorry
Roy
This is heart-breaking and too much for words to express. I'm so so so sorry to hear of this. I can't imagine the pain you're going through.
Sending love to you all, I'm so sorry
Roy
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachael and Michael,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son, Daniel. I had a chance to meet him briefly back in August 2022 at your home in Chicago, and he left such a lasting impression on me - he was truly brilliant. It is heartbreaking to see him gone too soon. Please know that my thoughts are with you and family during this tough time
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son, Daniel. I had a chance to meet him briefly back in August 2022 at your home in Chicago, and he left such a lasting impression on me - he was truly brilliant. It is heartbreaking to see him gone too soon. Please know that my thoughts are with you and family during this tough time
January 9, 2025
Rachel and Michael,
We are so sorry to hear of Daniel's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Grace and Lars
We are so sorry to hear of Daniel's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Grace and Lars
January 9, 2025
Dear Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Ofer
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a horrible, difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family. Very best, Katie
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel and MIchael,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Daniel. We send you our warmest wishes and our deep condolences.
Meg Meyer and Paul Klemperer
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Daniel. We send you our warmest wishes and our deep condolences.
Meg Meyer and Paul Klemperer
January 9, 2025
The world isn't meant to work this way. I'm so sorry and heartbroken to hear of your loss. The way Daniel and your family have profoundly touched the lives of so many is felt in the many voices on this page. I wish your family the time and space to grieve and heal. My deepest condolences.
January 9, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael and Ben,
I am so sorry to hear this news.
I only had one real conversation with Daniel, but I'll always remember it. I had recently become a mother and I asked him for insights/advice from his experience of being raised by two Economists. We had a good laugh about some of the pitfalls but at the end he told me that a big upside was that he had seen so much of the world. He was funny, observant and thoughtful, even while talking to a stranger. I came away from it being so impressed with him.
I wish you all so much love and strength.
Nilmini
I am so sorry to hear this news.
I only had one real conversation with Daniel, but I'll always remember it. I had recently become a mother and I asked him for insights/advice from his experience of being raised by two Economists. We had a good laugh about some of the pitfalls but at the end he told me that a big upside was that he had seen so much of the world. He was funny, observant and thoughtful, even while talking to a stranger. I came away from it being so impressed with him.
I wish you all so much love and strength.
Nilmini
January 8, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to you, Michael and Rachel, on the loss of your beloved son, Daniel Robert. May God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I pray that peace will surround you in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Daniel Robert.
January 8, 2025
What I coincidence for Michaels to lose their loved ones at the same time. It is not easy when you lose a person you value in life but our only hope is in God. For is the one who gives life and can take it back. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult moment.
Michael Wambetsa from Kenya
Michael Wambetsa from Kenya
January 8, 2025
Michael,
I was very sad to hear about your loss. I hope you and your family can find strength and peace in this difficult time. Your mentorship has meant a great deal to me, and I’m wishing you comfort in the days ahead.
Peter
I was very sad to hear about your loss. I hope you and your family can find strength and peace in this difficult time. Your mentorship has meant a great deal to me, and I’m wishing you comfort in the days ahead.
Peter
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel, I am so sorry to hear of Daniel’s passing. I only met him once - when Colin invited me to your backyard party - but I so enjoyed my conversation with him. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
January 8, 2025
I am so sorry, my deepest condolences to your family and to all those who knew and loved Daniel. I listened to the memorial service and was moved by some of the lives he touched. May his memory be a blessing.
January 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Kremer family for this terrible loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jessica Leight
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel and Ben,
Our hearts are heavy with this news. Our thoughts are with you and your extended family at this time. Wishing you comfort and remembering Daniel as the amazing young man he was.
Our hearts are heavy with this news. Our thoughts are with you and your extended family at this time. Wishing you comfort and remembering Daniel as the amazing young man he was.
January 8, 2025
We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. The memorial service today was a beautiful tribute to Daniel's meaningful life, and how much he was loved by everyone around him. We have been thinking of you often since hearing of his passing. Sending our love to your family.
January 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Kremer family. May you receive the strength and courage to bear this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace, Daniel
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel -- I am so sorry for this unimaginable loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts. - Maggie
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
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