George A. Eyer, 89, Was Candidate for Congress

George A. Eyer Jr. died of natural causes at his New York city residence on October 2. He was 89 years old.

Mr. Eyer attended the Groton School and Yale University and had a distinguished naval career in World War II. He was a candidate for Congress in 1958. In recent years, Mr. Eyer divided his time between his apartment on Park avenue, his house in Edgartown and his farm in Pawling, New York.

He is survived by his wife of many years, Lisa Auchincloss Eyer and daughters Diana Bohn of McClean, Va.; Lisa Ryan of East Hampton and New York city; Alexandra Eyer-Martinez of Gold Beach, Ore.; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at Frank E. Campbell's Funeral Home, 81st street and Madison avenue, in New York city. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the NYC Fire Department Widows and Orphans Fund.