Kathy & Stan Schultz SE 322

From the Madras (Oregon) Pioneer
Wednesday, July 25, 2000

Accident at track claims woman.

The local motor sports community this week was contending with great sorrow following the accidental death of a well-liked motorcycle shop owner. Kathleen Schultz, who owned the Picket Fence motorcycle shop in Madras, was killed in an accident Sunday afternoon at the Madras Dragway. She was 37.

The accident happened as Ms. Schultz, riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, was racing in the final heat against her husband Stan Schultz, a sheriff's report indicates. Witnesses reported that, shortly after the start of the race, Ms. Schultz lost control of her motorcycle, and crashed onto the track.

"This is a terrible loss" commented John Preuss, owner and operator of the dragway. Preuss and others who knew Ms. Schultz remember her as a very nice person. She had owned the Picket Fence motorcycle shop, where her husband Stanley is the mechanic, for a number of years.

The business has a loyal following of customers, and has been recognized as a leading motorcycle shop in the region. Ms. Schultz was also a regular motorcycle racer at the dragway, said John Preuss.

The accident on Sunday happened shortly after 2 p.m. Ms. Schultz was administered CPR at the scene by emergency medical personnel, the sheriff's report indicates. She was transported by Emergency Medical Service ambulance to Mountain View Hospital, where she was then pronounced deceased.

Before owning the Picket Fence motorcycle shop, Ms. Schultz worked at Safeway. She is survived by her husband and three children, a boy and two daughters.

A benefit will be held on Kathy's behalf Saturday, July 29 at the Black Horse Saloon in Bend, Oregon.  Call 541-382-4270 for more information.

Condolences for the family can be addressed to:
The Schultz Family, 84 SW "K" Street, Madras, OR 97741