

A message
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: https://www.givewell.org/
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Memories & Condolences
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 terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
- Al-E-Iba
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
Please accept my deepest condolences. May Daniel’s memory be a source of comfort and light.
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 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 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 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
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.
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 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 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.
My heart is with you in this time of grieving. Strength and love to you.
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.
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
Keeping you in my thoughts and sending my deepest condolences.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. A parent losing a child is one of the most painful things in this life.
Amy
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 so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences - wishing you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Kate Vyborny
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
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"m so very sorry to hear about Daniel. My heart is heavy. Daniel is in my thoughts as are you all.
With love, Ben
Jeanine and Jeff
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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
We are so sorry to hear of Daniel's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Grace and Lars
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
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
Michael Wambetsa from Kenya
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
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.
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
It is well, it is well.
May you find peace and comfort in these words during this difficult time: If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Francis, on behalf of Busara
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead.
With heartfelt condolences,
Kristi (former IPA-Kenya)
It is with profound sadness that I learned of Daniel's passing. I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your pain and sorrow. Please know that my heart and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, Makhtar Diop
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and cannot begin to imagine your pain. I feel that the loss of a child is a pain that words cannot heal. I offer my support and heartfelt condolences. I hope that the cherished moments you shared and the wonderful stories to celebrate his life will bring you some comfort. Your son's memory will forever be a reminder of the love and joy he brought into the world.. His time with us was too short, but his impact was immeasurable.
My deepest condolences for the loss.
I pray that you get the courage and the strength to pull this very difficult of times.
Japheth
Poleni sana!
Gerald and Janet Ipapa
I am so sorry to hear about Daniel. While I never met your children, I poured over the photos and am so struck by the joy, spark, curiosity, adventure, and happiness those pictures convey of your family and of Daniel growing up. What warmth and love are in those smiles! I send prayers, hugs, and thoughts to you at this time. What a blessing to have Daniel be part of your family and I'm sure he has touched many in more ways than you know or can be counted.
Peace and prayers, Rebecca Thornton
My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. Wishing you all courage, strength and solace.
James Habyarimana
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Daniel. As a mother of two boys, my heart breaks for you. May you find the strength and peace to carry you forward.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you, especially today. All of us at J-PAL are thinking of you and sending our love.
Lisa Corsetto-Poon
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Your work has done so much good for so many children around the world. I cannot even begin to imagine the heartbreak and pain you are experiencing upon losing your own child. A tragic irony that stings the soul.
I hope you can find some peace but know you must mourn.
Susan
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this challenging time.
I pray that God grants you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead.
Funmilayo
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Sending you, Michael, and Ben a lot of love and hugs as you navigate this unimaginable loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you. Please know we are all here for you in whatever you may need.
With deep grief,
Anushka, Jess, Maddie, Nicah, and Raquel
(J-PAL Education team)
I am heartbroken for your family and sending all my thoughts and love as you navigate this unimaginable loss.
With deepest sympathies,
Jess
May the good Lord strengthen you amid this trying moment.
And may the dear son rest in eternal peace.
It is our prayer that the Almighty God gives you strength and comfort in this trying moment.
May the soul of Daniel rest in the bosom of Father Abraham.
Julius Buyi
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you during this difficult time. We pray that you find the needed comfort and strength, and that Daniel's memory and values can be honored.
Sending you all our love,
Paul and Esther Wang
On behalf of everyone at BIGD, we offer our heartfelt condolences for the loss of such a bright and compassionate soul. Though words cannot ease the pain you are feeling, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope that all the fond memories of Daniel will be a source of strength and inspiration for you and those who knew him.
I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now and I’m so so sorry for your loss. I wish I could give you a hug. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Sakib
I am deeply grieving for you, Michael, and Ben during this time of unimaginable pain. From the great stories of your travels and adventures together, I know the immense light and joy that Daniel brought to your lives and the unending love that you share as a family. I know that his light and love endures in you and all who knew him, and will for a long time to come. You have done so much for and mean so much to all of us who have had the pleasure of getting to know and work with you over the years. Know that we are all here for you and will support you always.
With deep sadness,
Claire