Bob Roses
American politician, teacher, and businessman
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John Robert "Bob" Roses (born May 23, 1947) is a retired teacher, businessman and Republican politician in the U.S. state of Alaska. He served a single term as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 19th District in northeast Anchorage from 2007 to 2009.[1] Roses was defeated for reelection by Democratic candidate Pete Petersen in November 2008.[2]
Bob Roses | |
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Bob Roses as a student at Alaska Methodist University in 1968. | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office January 2007 – January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Pete Petersen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1947 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Alaska Methodist University, University of Alaska Anchorage |
| Occupation | Teacher, businessman |
Personal info
Roses has lived in the 19th district of Alaska for 47 years. In 1965, Bob and his father moved to Anchorage, Alaska because this was where his father was stationed. The two lived on base.[3]
Family
In 1968, Roses married Bev Jelnek, who was from Anchorage. The two built their own house, moved in, and then raised their family.[3]
