MERZ, Alfred O., beloved husband of Ruth L. (nee Frey) Merz, loving father of Mark, Bruce, Paul, Dale and Keith Merz, Judy Suddendorf, Gregg Merz and Julie Con- way, devoted grandfather of 18 grandchildren, dear brother of George and William Merz, and the late Agnes Rais and Fred Merz. On Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at 76 years of age. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons (Colonial) Funeral Home, 3726 Warsaw Ave., Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:30 AM at Holy Family Church. Memorials may be made to St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215-9983.