Eirin T. MUENTER

MUENTER - Eirin T.
(nee Münter)
Of Amherst, NY formerly of Bergen, Norway entered into rest December 23, 2022; Beloved wife of the late Knud B. Muenter of Copenhagen, Denmark; devoted mother of Cecilia (Mark) Cox, Merete Muenter and Knud (Jessica) Muenter; cherished grandmother of Eirin and Amanda Cox; dear sister of Herman Münter and the late Anna-Sophia Gadeholt. Eirin studied French at the Sorbonne University in Paris, held a Bachelor of Science in Education from Medaille College, and received a Master of Science in Education from Buffalo State University. As a speaker of seven languages, she served as an excellent translator of Norwegian, Danish and Swedish materials for The International Institute of Buffalo. She was a reading teacher for the Buffalo School System, and later worked as an Administrative Assistant for Crisis Services. In her free time, Eirin volunteered for The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, restoring historic clothing. She was also a master knitter and seamstress who won numerous championship ribbons for her elaborate Norwegian sweaters at the Erie County Fair. Eirin was involved in her community as a member of The Scandinavian Ladies Club of Buffalo and The Danish Lutheran Church in Grimsby, Ontario. Family and friends may visit THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY on Friday, March 31st, from 6-8 PM where a service will be held at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eirin's memory to The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202 or at trsite.org. Online condolences may be left at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com