John Rose (Minnesota politician)

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.

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 byKathleen Vellenga
Succeeded byMary Jo McGuire
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 48B district
In office
January 4, 1977  January 3, 1983
Preceded byRay W. Faricy
Succeeded byOrlando J. Heinitz
Personal details
Born
John T. Rose

(1934-04-22)April 22, 1934
Mankato, Minnesota
DiedJuly 19, 1988(1988-07-19) (aged 54)
Maplewood, Minnesota
Cause of deathSurgical complications
NationalityAmerican
Political partyIndependent-Republican
SpouseMarilyn Rose
ChildrenKathy (Rose) Gilman, Julie Rose, Daniel Rose, Keith Rose
ResidenceRoseville, Minnesota
Alma materMinnesota State University, Mankato
ProfessionTeacher, farmer
Military service
AllegianceUSA
Branch/serviceMarines

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.

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.


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