John Rose (Minnesota politician)

John Rose
John Rose
	Rose in 1982
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives; from the 63A district
	In office; January 4, 1983 – July 19, 1988
Preceded by	Kathleen Vellenga
Succeeded by	Mary Jo McGuire
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives; from the 48B district
	In office; January 4, 1977 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Ray W. Faricy
Succeeded by	Orlando J. Heinitz
Personal details
Born	John T. Rose; April 22, 1934; Mankato, Minnesota
Died	July 19, 1988 (aged 54); Maplewood, Minnesota
Cause of death	Surgical complications
Nationality	American
Political party	Independent-Republican
Spouse	Marilyn Rose
Children	Kathy (Rose) Gilman, Julie Rose, Daniel Rose, Keith Rose
Residence	Roseville, Minnesota
Alma mater	Minnesota State University, Mankato
Profession	Teacher, farmer
Military service
Allegiance	USA
Branch/service	Marines

John T. Rose (April 22, 1934 – July 19, 1988) was an American state representative and former teacher from Minnesota. Prior to entering politics, Rose taught at Emmet D. Williams Elementary school and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Roseville as a physical education teacher.

Political career

Rose was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1976 as an Independent-Republican, and was re-elected for five more consecutive terms. He served on committees related to natural resources, energy, and education. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 1977 until 1988.

Personal life and education

Rose attended Mankato State Teachers College where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in education. Prior to receiving his collegiate education, Rose served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He and his wife Marilyn had four children: Kathy, Julie, Dan, and Keith.

Rose was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who owned 160 acres of hunting and farm land in rural Minnesota.

Death

He died while serving his sixth term on July 19, 1988, aged 54, from complications following an intestinal surgery at St. John's Northeast Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota.^{[citation needed]}

Legacy

The Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval in Roseville, Minnesota is named after him for his work in politics as well as his support of youth sports in Roseville. He is praised as being a politician who worked across the aisle to get votes for legislation important to the constituents of his district.

External links

Media related to John Rose (Minnesota politician) at Wikimedia Commons
Profile at Minnesota Legislature
Obituary, leg.state.mn.us. Accessed June 2, 2023.

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