Ronnie L. Knott, 57, died Monday at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Oct. 9, 1955, in Newton to Robert and Edith (McCann) Knott.

He was a graduate of Hesston High School and worked as a carpet and flooring installer.

He is survived by his mother, Edith Knott of Newton; a sister, Penny McAnulty of Wichita; a brother, Larry Knott of Wichita; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Knott.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, Newton, with the Rev. Mary Sigmund of St. Matthews Episcopal Church presiding. Private family inurnment will be in the Hesston City Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established for the Newton Caring Hands Humane Society.