Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cogswell, concluding with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.

Edward “Ed” Robert Juran was born September 5, 1951 in Britton, SD to Joseph F. and Marie J. (Wegleitner) Juran. He spent his younger years around the Sargent County area before his family settled in Stirum, ND where they owned and operated a dairy farm. Ed graduated from Gwinner High School in 1970.

In 1971 Ed began working at Bobcat and was employed there for the next 48 years. While there he held various positions and roles, and was one of the very few employees that worked under Melroe, Clark, IR, and Doosan since Bobcat started. Ed dedicated many years of service to Bobcat where his commitment and work ethic earned him the respect of his coworkers and friends. He learned and shared the values of perseverance, humility and dedication that guided him throughout his life.

On March 17, 1973 Ed married the love of his life Karla Litch, beginning a marriage filled with love, and partnership and unwavering commitment. Together they built a beautiful family and raised three children: Troy, Travis, and Tessa. In 1976 they moved to the family farm where Ed continued the dairy farm operation until 1984. Ed and Karla then moved to Cogswell where they are currently residing. Ed was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cogswell where he served on the board in many positions throughout the years. He was very active in several organizations including, the Cogswell Gun Club, HI-Way Rollers Car Club, and he was Township Supervisor for Sargent Township.

Nothing brought Ed greater happiness than spending time with his growing family. He was a proud grandfather to eight and a beaming great grandfather to two with two more expected soon. His love for his family knew no bounds, and the memories he created with them will be treasured forever. Ed’s life was one of faith, family, friendship, and hard work. His presence brought comfort and joy to those around him, and his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched.

Ed was a friend to many and a God-fearing man whose life reflected integrity, compassion, and a quiet strength. He never met a stranger that he didn’t like and was always willing to lend a helping hand or share a smile. His generous spirit touched countless lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ed passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, kindness and devotion to those he cherished most.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Karla; their son Troy (Tami) Juran and their family, Tristan (Jason) Ecklein and Trey (Jaedyn) Juran; their son Travis Juran and his children, Tavis (Jenna) Juran, Jayden Juran and Beau Juran; their daughter Tessa Juran and her children, Cale Juran-Boehrns, Tensly Juran-Boehrns and Landon Juran-Boehrns; two great-grandchildren, Archer and Harlow, and two more on the way; his brother, Dennis (Mary) Juran and Jerry (Phyllis) Juran; brother-inlaw, Fenton Luskey; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Marie Juran; his brother, Phillip (Geraldine) Juran; and his sisters, Phyllis Luskey and Clara Sather.

Though his earthly journey has ended, his example of love and faith will remain in the hearts of those who loved him forever.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Karla Juran – 12567 91st St. SE – Cogswell, ND 58017.

A full obituary and online guestbook are available at www.olsonfuneralchapel.com