Berniece Hollar Dwyer, 91, died at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. She was at her home upon passing.

Born Sept. 6, 1918, she was the daughter of Amos and Kathryn Hollar. She was a 1936 graduate of Milford High School and earned degrees from Ball State and Indiana Universities.

While living in Washington, D.C. in the mid-40s, she taught in the Foreign Service Institute of the State Department. Her students were young adults who were assigned to the embassies and consulates of the United States in foreign countries. Before departing for their posts, they were required to take refresher courses in shorthand, typing, and Department of State correspondence. She also was employed by the CIA in an instructionial capacity. Other teaching positions were with Ball State and Indiana Universities. She retired in 1985 after teaching 30 years at Goshen High School.

At Goshen High School she taught shorthand, typing and business courses. The last 15 years she counseled seniors with college plans and applications for financial aid. She also enjoyed editing the school year book, “The Crimson.”

A contributing member of the Eye Bank for Sight Restoration of New York City, she urged donations to the Eye Bank of the I.U. Medical Center through her speaking and writing. She was a three-gallon contributor in the Red Cross Volunteer Blood Donor program. She held a life membership in Delta Pi Epsilon, National Honorary Professional Graduate Society in Business Education and was the first woman granted permission to study in Harvard University’s Widener Library while completing requirements for a graduate degree. She served as the secretary of the Milford High School Alumni Association for many years and also held membership in the Audubon Society and Women’s Christian Temperance Union. A life-long member of the Bethel Church, she served as organist for over 50 years.

Children are Dianne (George) Loya, Meridian, Idaho, and Kevin (Pam) Dwyer, Milford. There are three grandchildren. A sister, Edna (Thomas) Barbour, also survives.

Her body has been donated to the I.U. Anatomical Education Program. It was the deceased’s request that there be no viewing or funeral. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Truth of Word Ministries (formerly the Bethel Church of the Brethern), 210 E. Catherine St., Milford.

Memorials may be made to the Indiana Lions Eye Bank, I.U. Medical Center, 1100 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46223 or the Milford Public Library.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com.