BACKSCHEIDER, Virgil C., beloved husband of Ruth E. (nee Merrill), dear father of Linda M. and Christopher Backscheider, Barbara A. Wira, Claire J. Ballard, and the late Susan M. and Paul E. Backscheider, also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Retired Cincinnati Police Officer. On January 24, 1996 at 68 years of age. Visitation B.J. Meyer Sons (Overlook) Funeral Home, 4841 Glenway Ave. (next to St. Teresa Church) Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2936 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219-9932.