John Robert "Bob" Roses (born May 23, 1947) is a retired teacher, businessman and Republican politician in the U.S. state of Alaska.

[1] Roses was defeated for reelection by Democratic candidate Pete Petersen in November 2008.

[2] Roses has lived in the 19th district of Alaska for 47 years.

[3] In 1968, Roses married Bev Jelnek, who was from Anchorage.

The two built their own house, moved in, and then raised their family.