Gun Lap Christian author Robert Wolgemuth dies at 77

Robert Wolgemuth, a Christian author and publisher, passed away surrounded by family Saturday morning. His death followed after he was hospitalized over Christmas due to complications from pneumonia, according to a statement from Revive Our Hearts Ministry, which was led by his wife.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, who married Robert in 2015, said family and friends kept vigil around her husband in his final days. They sang hymns, prayed, and wept for him during this time, she wrote on social media. She described her husband as a faithful, courageous, precious man of God who was an exquisite treasure to her.

What was Wolgemuth known for? He was a bestselling author of more than 20 books, including Lies Men Believe, Gun Lap, and Finish Line. Five received Silver Medallion Awards from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. His books have sold more than 2 million copies. He also founded the literary agency Wolgemuth & Wilson. Following his retirement, he worked alongside his wife at Revive Our Hearts.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Nancy is known for several bestselling books, including Lies Women Believe and Adorned. She’s also known for her two nationally syndicated daily radio programs, Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him, which are also distributed as podcasts.

Dig deeper: Read Christina Grube’s report on Robert’s admission to a hospital in December.