Walter Wangerin Jr.

Walter Wangerin Jr. (February 13, 1944 – August 5, 2021) was an American author and educator. He was best known for his religious novels and children's books. He was born in Portland, Oregon. His best known novel was "The Book of the Dun Cow" and its sequel "The Book of Sorrows".
Wangerin Jr. died on August 5, 2021 at the age of 77.