Edwin N "Doc" Running

DR. EDWIN NELS RUNNING, JR. Edwin Nels Running, Jr. passed away June 21, 2025, in Highlands Ranch, CO at the age of 94. Edwin was born May 20, 1931, to Edwin and Margaret Running in Des Moines, Iowa. After relocating to Oelwein, Iowa in 1936, Edwin graduated from Oelwein High School in 1949 and enlisted in the Navy as a Seaman Apprentice (SA) in which he served during the Korean War. He graduated from the State University of Iowa- now known as the University of Iowa - after his military service and pursued his passion for medicine attending the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Edwin then served as a family medical doctor in the Arvada area for over 50 years. He volunteered at the Wheat Ridge Police Department for over a decade participating in various committees and events throughout the community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed time at his cabin in Fort Smith, Montana. Tying flies was a treasured part of his fly-fishing journey. Edwin was a lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoyed attending the Denver Bronco games with family. He loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren and was a beloved member of a large, extended family. His life was confirmation to the importance of family, both near and far. Later in retirement, Edwin moved to Wind Crest Senior Living Community in Highland Ranch, CO. He enjoyed meeting with his Wind Crest friends for dinner A military/law enforcement service will be held on July 21, 2025, at 9:00 am at Fort Logan National Cemetery.