Born in Eichelsdorf, Hesse Darmstadt
Confirmed 1838
d/o Johan Heinrich Zirkel & Anna Maria Reuning

Immigrated to USA on 24 Nov 1868 - she came after all of her children had already arrived in America.

1st Marr: 18 Feb 1842, Eichelsdorf, Hessen, Germany
Sp: Christian Zirkel
7 Ch: Lisette, Elise, Gustdaf, Caroline, Amelia, Edward, Lina
(Note: Katherine and her 1st husband Christian Zirkel were 2nd cousins, they shared the same great-grandparents, Johan Christian Zirkel & Anna Margaretha Rau Zirkel.

2nd Marr: 28 Jul 1870 - Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Sp: Johannes Riedl - Ch: No issue

3rd Marr: 26 Dec 1874 - Wilkes Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania
Sp: Louis Schaffer - Ch: No issue

Wilkes Barre Record - Feb. 21, 1898
"PITTSTON"
Mrs. Louis Schaeffer, of Mill street, died at her home on Saturday at 5 a.m. The cause of death was the infirmities of old age, the deceased being 74 years of age. She was well known to our people, being the mother of Mrs. William Bechtold, Mrs. A. Hahn and Mrs. Riehl. She was of generous, kindly disposition, and was active in works of charity. The funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. with internment in Hamtown Cemetery. The services will be private.
(Note: Hughestown Cemetery was formerly known as Hamtown)

Pittston Gazette - Feb. 25, 1898
MRS. LOUIS SCHAEFFER
Mrs. Louis Schaeffer, who had been ailing for some time past with infirmities incident to old age, died at her home on Mill street at five a.m. on Saturday. The deceased was about seventy-four years of age and she had resided in Pittston very many years. She was quite well known and enjoyed the esteem of many acquaintances. Mrs. Shaeffer's husband preceded her to the grave several years ago. Three daughters survive, all of whom are well known residents of this city. They are, Mrs. Wm. Bechtold, Mrs. August Hahn and Mrs. Wm. Riehl.