Daniel Robert Kremer

November  15th, 2003 December  21st, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
Daniel Robert Kremer

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

Please use this space to post your condolences or share your memories. You can also add photos in the Gallery section below.


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
Anil Jain
February 5, 2025
Dear Prof. Rachel & Family,

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

- Al-E-Iba
Al-E-Iba Dahri
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
Martin Kanz
January 28, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
Please accept my deepest condolences. May Daniel’s memory be a source of comfort and light.


Vivian Hoffmann
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
Peter Galbács
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
Mary Kay Gugerty
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
Jo Murray
January 14, 2025
May his memory be a blessing.
Paul Gertler
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
Ishita Ahmed
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.
Harshil Sahai
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
Majdi Osman
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.
Titus Kameta Syengo
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
Muhammad Zia Muneer
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)
Vanessa Head
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
Alexandra Karlsson
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.
Lakshmi Iyer
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.
Grant Bridgman
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.
Michael Callen
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
Jamie McCasland
January 12, 2025
Dear Rachel, Michael, and Ben,

Keeping you in my thoughts and sending my deepest condolences.
Kehinde Ajayi
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
Amy Pickering
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
Sasha Fisher
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
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
Angela Ambroz
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

Kelly Bidwell
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
Ben Jaques-Leslie
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.
Mridul Joshi
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 Klotzkin
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
Asim & 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
Sahr fasuluku
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.
Phelix Okoth Akugo- from Kenya
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.
Veena Reddy
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
Sandra Sequeira
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
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
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.
Vaishnavi
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
Roy Head
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
Anthony Wainaina
January 9, 2025
Rachel and Michael,

We are so sorry to hear of Daniel's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Grace and Lars
Lars Peter Hansen
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
Ofer Malamud
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
Katie Parry
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
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.
Robert On
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
Nilmini Herath
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.
Robert Rotich
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
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
Peter Hickman
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.
Grace Schonberg
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.
Elisa Xi Chen
January 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Kremer family for this terrible loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Jessica Leight
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.
Jean, Andrew and Julian
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.
Allyson and Joe Root
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
Fatu Emilia Conteh
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel -- I am so sorry for this unimaginable loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts. - Maggie
Maggie McConnell
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.
Charles Rong
January 8, 2025
It is hard to comprehend this devastating loss. Your family has always been filled with so much love, kindness, and care. Watching Ben and Daniel together as children always touched me deeply. Their relationship was inspiring, thoughtful, gentle, and I could see how well Ben "got" Daniel even if there was a challenge, indeed how all of you treasured Daniel and embraced him just as he was. The memorial service helped me learn more about the young man Daniel grew into, and I was so touched by the memories shared, large and small. Michael, Rachel, the depth of your love and caring was vivid and beautiful, as it always was when our families were together or when you spoke about your children. Sending my love to you.
Susan Athey
January 8, 2025
While we did not have the privilege to meet Daniel, we share in your sorrow, Rachel and Michael, and extend our heartfelt 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
Francis Meyo
January 8, 2025
We were devastated to hear about Daniel. We're so sorry for your loss. We hope as time passes Daniel's memory and the joy he brought into your lives will eclipse the sadness of his passing. He will be in our minds and hearts forever. May his life and legacy be a blessing.
Robert, Rita & Lori Strongin
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel and Ben,

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)
Kristianna Post
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel, and Ben,
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
Makhtar Diop
January 8, 2025
Michael and Rachel -
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.
Kelly McGuire
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael, Rachel and Ben,

My deepest condolences for the loss.

I pray that you get the courage and the strength to pull this very difficult of times.

Japheth
Japheth Juma
January 8, 2025
Rachel and Michael, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

Poleni sana!
Gerald and Janet Ipapa
Gerald Ipapa
January 8, 2025
Michael, Rachel, and family,

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
Rebecca Thornton
January 8, 2025
My sincere and deepest condolences to you Michael and family at this difficult and sorrowful moment. May God's abundant grace comfort and strengthen you. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Elizabeth Nabwire
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,
My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. Wishing you all courage, strength and solace.

James Habyarimana
James Habyarimana
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,
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.
Amanda Moderson-Kox
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel,

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
Lisa Corsetto-Poon
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael,
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
susan gianinno
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel,

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
Funmilayo Ajayi
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel,
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)
Anushka Bansal
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel,

I am heartbroken for your family and sending all my thoughts and love as you navigate this unimaginable loss.

With deepest sympathies,
Jess
Jess Williams
January 8, 2025
We grieve the loss of the dear son.
May the good Lord strengthen you amid this trying moment.
And may the dear son rest in eternal peace.
Julius Golooba Kityo
January 8, 2025
May the Lord strengthen you in this period for we know his in a better place with God.
Priscilla Namazzi
January 8, 2025
My deepest condolences to you Prof. Michael Kremer, Rachel and entire family during this tough time. Our hearts go out to you, we pray that you find strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
Melody Mwendwa
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael , Rachel and Ben.
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
Julius Buyi
January 8, 2025
Dear Michael and Rachel and Ben,

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
Paul Wang
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel and Michael,

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.
Imran Matin
January 8, 2025
Dear Rachel

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
Sakib Mahmood
January 7, 2025
Dear Rachel,

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
Claire Walsh

Service


The memorial service will be at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 12:30 p.m.

A link to join the memorial service virtually is as follows:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6Oak0j5RZRQ

There will be a reception afterwards at the Newberger Hillel Center at 5715 S Woodlawn Ave.
Location
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL
Date/time
Wednesday, January 8th at 1:00pm Central Standard Time
Virtual event
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