James A. Rose

James Arnold Rose, age 76, passed away unexpectedly, October 19, 2024, at his home in Shakopee, MN. Memorial service will be held 11:00am Friday, November 1, 2024 at Northview- North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Full military honors will be held after the service. Burial will be at Minneopa Cemetery. 

James was born on December 4, 1947 in Mankato to Robert and Luella (Davis) Rose. Upon graduation from Wilson High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He received a bronze star while serving in Vietnam. He met and married his wife, Pranee, wile stationed in Thailand. He retired after 21 years as a Master Sergeant. He used his G.I. Bill to attend and graduate from Mankato State University. He retired again after 28 years as a purchasing agent in the electronics industry. 

James is survived by his wife, Pranee Rose of Shakopee; three children, Suzanne (Tony) Mayer of Mankato, Jennifer Rose of Mankato, and Preston Rose of Amboy; four grandchildren, Kaitlynn (Warren) Foster of Winnebago, Hailee Rose of Mankato, Michael Rose of Lakefield, and Aidan Mayer; two great-grandchildren, Natalee and Mathias Foster; two brothers John (Maureen) of Omaha, NE and Ron (Rosie) of Eagle Lake; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Cheri Rose.