RAPID CITY | Robert J. Froehlich, 84, Rapid City, died peacefully at his home, Friday, June 19, 2015. Bob was born October 19, 1930 to Jacob and Emma (Diede) Froehlich in McClusky, ND. He was raised in the area, graduating from McClusky High School in 1948. Bob graduated from Mayville University with a Bachler Degree in Education. He went on to receive his Master's Degree from Colorado State in Greeley. Bob joined the Unites States Marine Corps on December 12, 1951 and served in Korea as a Sgt, Honorably Discharged on December 9, 1953. He married Arlys Meyer on November 25, 1954 in Elgin, ND. To this union three daughters were born; Roberta Hamlet (Larry), Rapid City, and their two children; Larryka and daughter, Caitlin, Rapid City, and Emmie and her children, Gavin and Addison, Rapid City, Robin, who died in infancy, and Raven Haberstroh (Scott) and their children, Corinne McCreery and Kendra Brooks (Robert). They moved to Rapid City in 1963. Bob loved working with the young adults and staff at Vandenburg School. Mr. Froehlich was the principal for 30 years, happily serving his last year at Douglas Middle School before retiring. He was instrumental in bringing the concept of Middle Schools to South Dakota. Mr. Froehlich was humbled by having the school library named, the Robert J. Froehlich Library in honor of him. Bob enjoyed serving on the board of the Teachers / Highmark Federal Credit Union for 30 years. Bob loved retired life, golfing, enjoying watching college basketball and March Madness. He had wonderful times visiting South Padre Island in Texas. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time at the Angostura Lake house with family and friends. Bob is also survived by his sister, Mabel Tkach, of McClusky, ND, his special sister in law, Jaqueline Froehlich, of Devils Lake, ND, his sister, Pat (Chuck) Stahalnacker, of Montana and his brother, Tim (Carol) Froehlich, of Washington State. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Rod Tkach officiating. A memorial has been established to Handiwork 4 God.