David L. Geyer, 88, of Vero Beach, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, at Somerset House.
He was born Sept. 4, 1922, in New York City, N.Y., and moved to Vero Beach 21 years ago, coming from Scarsdale, N.Y.
Geyer served on board many Liberty Ships as a merchant marine deck officer during World War II.
He graduated from South Kent School in South Kent, Conn., and in 1944 from the Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
Geyer retired from W.M. Chelsea Ltd where he designed ties, scarves and pocket badges for schools, universities and clubs.
Geyer was a member of the Moorings Club and the Vero Beach Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Suzanne M. Geyer; daughter, Carolyn Robinson, of Vero Beach; sons, Gregory M. Geyer, of Avon, Mass., and “Pumkin” Geyer, of Vero Beach; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, David L. Geyer, Jr. and brother, Robert T. Geyer.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Vero Beach.
Donations may be made to Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, P. O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
