Rolland Ray Rue, 82, died on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Neighborhoods, surrounded by his loving family.  Rolland was born on April 25, 1935, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Raymond and Myrtle (Hemquist) Rue.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings.  A visitation will be held 12:00PM until time of service.

Rolland grew up in Marshfield, WI and later in Shafer, MN.  He was a graduate and class Valedictorian of the Lindstrom / Center City High School in 1953.  He attended Macalester College and received a B.A. degree in Chemistry and Math, and graduated with honors.  Rolland continued his education at Iowa State University and received a PhD in Physical Chemistry.  Rolland was united in marriage to Donna Erickson on August 23, 1958 in Pine City, MN.  After moving to Brookings, SD, he taught at SDSU as a Chemistry Professor.

Rolland was an active member of the Ascension Lutheran Church, the Brookings Lions Club, NRA, Circle N Swing Square Dance Club.  He enjoyed all sports, hunting, fishing, square dancing, gardening and reading.   He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Rolland is survived by his wife Donna of Brookings, his daughters Shari (Roger) Brees of Pierre, SD, Julie (Duane) Kopperud of Marshall, MN, grandchildren, Cody (Brittany) Brees, Kyle Brees, Nathan (Kelsey) Stacken, Ryan Stacken; his great grandchildren Lincoln Brees and Noah Stacken; his siblings Helen Rue of Shafer, MN, Arthur Rue of Texas, Marilyn Rue of Chisago City, MN and Rex Rue of Shafer, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Richard, Russell, Tommy, Larry and one sister Judy Pedersen.

Memorials may be directed to the Brookings Noon Lions Club or Ascension Lutheran Church In Brookings, SD