We’ve received terrible news that Daniel Schreiber of Flatlander Chocolate has passed away suddenly late last night a few miles north of Urbana.
UPDATE as of 6:38 pm: According to a friend of Dan’s on Facebook, “People will be gathering 7PM tonight in the CS Grad Lounge (4401 Siebel Center, 201 N Goodwin Ave), to talk, listen, share, and so forth. Anyone who needs help getting here, being let in the building, etc, can call me at 217-686-4433.”
UPDATE as of July 28 at 1 pm: The News-Gazette and Sheriff’s office report that Dan’s death is an apparent suicide.
UPDATE as of August 1: Schreiber’s memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, August 8, at Prairie Fruits Farm north of Urbana. Family and friends have created a website for those to remember Dan and share memories, photos, and videos.
UPDATE as of August 2: Please read a few entries from friends of Daniel, complied by the editors here at Smile Politely.