Last Surviving Child of Knott's Berry Farm Founders Dies at 92

The youngest of four siblings, Knott's contributions to the park included its expansion and the beloved children's area Camp Snoopy

Marion Genevieve Knott, daughter of Knott's Berry Farm founders Walter and Cordelia Knott, has died at the age of 92, the park announced Wednesday.

The youngest of four siblings, Knott's contributions to the park included beloved children's area Camp Snoopy and the expansion of Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

"We are forever grateful and eternally indebted to both Marion and the entire Knott family," park officials said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her family."

Marion was the last surviving child of founders Walter and Cordelia Knott, and she was the only one of the four Knott children to be born on the berry farm, which grew to become the nation's oldest theme park.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Anthony Montapert, daughter Diane, son Darrel, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be private, according to the park. Additional details about her death were not announced.
 

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