# Walter F. Rogosheske *American jurist and Minnesota politician (1914–1998)* Walter Frederick Rogosheske (July 12, 1914 – May 15, 1998) was a [[Minnesota]] legislator and judge. A Republican, he sat in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] from 1943 to 1949. He became a Minnesota District Court judge in 1950, and was a member of the [[Minnesota Supreme Court]] from 1962 to 1980.[^1] His public service crossed two branches of state government. He served in the legislature during the 1940s. From 1950 he sat in the courts, first on a district court bench and later on the state's highest court.[^1] ## Early life and education Rogosheske was a native of [[Sauk Rapids, Minnesota]], and went to high school in his hometown. He later studied at [[St. Cloud State University]] and at Valparaiso University.[^1] The [[University of Minnesota]] awarded him a bachelor's degree in 1937, and he earned his law degree at the [[University of Minnesota Law School]].[^1] ## Military service During World War II, Rogosheske was a member of the United States Army.[^1] ## Minnesota House of Representatives Rogosheske held a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican for the period 1943–1949.[^1] ## Judicial career In 1950 Rogosheske received an appointment as a Minnesota District Court judge and relocated to [[Little Falls, Minnesota]].[^1] He was a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1962 until 1980.[^1] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Walter F. Rogosheske* (revision 1365797492, retrieved 2026-10-26; CC BY-SA 4.0) — establishes his birth and death dates, birthplace, education, World War II Army service, Republican House service 1943–1949, his 1950 District Court appointment and move to Little Falls, and his Supreme Court service 1962–1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_F._Rogosheske