John E. Lura was born in Birtsell Township on November 11, 1914, the son of Peter and Inga Harstad Lura. He married on November 18, 1943, Phyllis, the daughter of George and Christine Valer Linderman, who was born September 1, 1920 at New Rockford. John served in the Army during World War II. Phyllis taught school before her marriage. She is active in the Homemakers Club. The Luras farm in Birtsell Township on Section 5 which they purchased in 1941.
They are the parents of seven children: Larry, Philip, Karen, Kevin, Kristin, Mitchel and Randal.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 3B