RAPID CITY Robert W. Looyenga, 71, Rapid City, died Thursday, Nov. 10 2010, at his residence. He was born Oct. 21, 1939 in Emmons County, N.D., the son of William and Dorothy (VanBeek) Looyenga. He graduated from high school at Pollock and then attended and graduated from Hope College in Holland, Mich. He received his Masters Degree and his Doctorate Degree in Analytical Chemistry from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. Robert married Marilyn Fugazzotto on June 29, 1963. He taught middle school math in Mandan, N.D., and later at Elliotville, N.Y. He also taught high school chemistry at Sacramento, Calif. The family moved to Rapid City in 1972 and he taught Analytical Chemistry at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for 25 years. He was a Forensic Chemist for the Pennington County Sheriffs Office and the Rapid City Police Dept. He was very active in community affairs. Christian Missions and music were his passions. He was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving on numerous committees and singing in the church choir. He was a member of Dakota Choral Union and the Kantari Joyful Noise. He enjoyed his garden and working in his yard. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Looyenga, Rapid City; four children, W. Paul Looyenga, Rapid City, Judith Looyenga, Rapid City, Mark Looyenga, Huntsville, Ala., and Suzanne Norton, Rapid City; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Rychman and Donna Heckelsmiller, both of Pollock; and a brother, Lowell Looyenga, Mobridge. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bob Jacobs officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Gideons International, Black Hills Camp.