Dr. Charles Allan Hollar, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2025, at the age of 84. He leaves cherished memories with his family, friends, and community of his kindness, wisdom and humor.
Charles was born on June 9, 1940, in Hastings, to Floyd and Dorothy Dumph Hollar. On Aug. 26, 1962, he married his beloved Jaqueline Johnson Hollar and was blessed with 55 years of marriage before her passing in 2018. They had two children, Danica and Steven.
He graduated from Warsaw High School (1958), attended Manchester College and gained early acceptance into and graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry (1964). Charles then served in the United States Army Dental Corps as captain for two years at Fort Sill, Okla. After his service, he began his dental career in Warsaw practicing for 47 years. His dental legacy is realized by three generations of dentists. His son, Dr. Steven Hollar, and two grandsons, Dr. Bennett Hollar and Dr. Jonathan Hollar, all practice in the office he founded 60 years ago, Hollar Dental Group.
With a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, Charles enjoyed getting to know every person he met and loved helping his patients and cherished his dental team. He enjoyed sports, travel and time with his family. His family will treasure the memories of their adventures with “Popo and Gagi” and how he spent countless hours sitting in bleachers and walking golf courses encouraging and cheering on his children and grandchildren.
As a lifelong resident of Warsaw, Charles attended Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church and was a past president of the Warsaw Morning Optimist Club. He was also a member of the Mitzpah Shrine of Fort Wayne, Kosciusko County Shrine Club and Mini-Bike Patrol and a master mason of Warsaw Lodge #73. Charles was a life member of the American Dental Association, trustee for the Indiana Dental Association, past president of the North Central Dental Society and Kosciusko Dental Societies. He was also a fellow in the International College of Dentists and served on the Kosciusko County Board of Health.
Charles will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Dana (Mark) Lawrence, Columbus, Ohio; his son, Dr. Steven (Jennifer) Hollar, Warsaw; as well as his five grandchildren: Dr. Bennett (Kirsten) Hollar, Warsaw; Meredith (Trent) Smith, Warsaw; Dr. Jonathan (Kylie) Hollar, Warsaw; Gabrielle (Jake) Newton, Athens, Ohio; and Grant Lawrence, Columbus, Ohio. He also leaves behind five great-grandchildren: Hudson, Henry, Harrison, Clara and Brooks; as well as his brother, Doug (Judy) Hollar, Valparaiso; his sister, Marcia (Will) Mawer, Dennison, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charles’ life will be celebrated with a service at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14 at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Aaron Klein and Pastor Bruce Barlow of Winona Lake Grace Church. A private family graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with military rites conducted by members of the American Legion Post #49, V.F.W. #1126 and active duty members of the Army Honor Guard. In lieu of a visitation, personal notes can be shared with the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
Memorial donations may be directed to Grace College, 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN 46590 in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.