Frank Holik, 86, teacher and locksmith

Frank J. Holik of 642 Danbury Road, a retired Ridgefield teacher who had a second career as a locksmith, died on Monday, Aug. 5, at Laurel Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
He was 86 years old and the husband of Ruby Schwen Holik, who died in 1989. They had been married 53 years.
A native of Ennis, Texas, Mr. Holik was born on Jan. 28, 1916, a son of the late Joseph J. and Rose Svarc Holik. He attended Texas schools and received his bachelor’s degree at Amarillo College. He earned a master’s degree from Fairfield University and had also completed work on a doctorate at Pennsylvania State University.
Mr. Holik had had several professions. Early on, he had been a radio broadcast engineer and a technical writer. From 1967 until his retirement in 1982, he taught science at East Ridge Junior High School.
After his retirement, he established the Village Locksmith at 440 Main Street, operating the business until 1999.
The Holik family moved to Ridgefield in 1960, living on Old Sib Road.
Mr. Holik was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, and was active in Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, where he had served as an usher.
He is survived by a daughter, Fran Novak of Stamford; a brother, Archie Holik; a sister: Lillie Dotson; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A son, Michael Holik, died in 1990.
The Rev. William Pfohl, pastor, will conduct services Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, 207 Main Street. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in Mr. Holik’s memory may be made to the Jesse Lee Memorial Church.
The Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.