Scholarship fund created in honor of Cobb teen with autism who died in bike crash

Robert Randal "Robby" Schulz

Credit: Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory

Credit: Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert Randal "Robby" Schulz

The family and loved ones of a Cobb County teenager who died after his bicycle was hit by a car last week are banding together to start a scholarship fund for children with autism in his name.

Robert Randal “Robby” Schulz, 15, died Saturday, three days after his bike was hit by a car in Marietta, AJC.com previously reported. The driver of a Nissan Maxima struck the teen in the intersection of North Marietta Parkway near the I-75 North ramps about 4:20 p.m., police said. Authorities have not said whether the driver faces any charges.

To honor Schulz’s memory, his family is collecting donations to kickstart a scholarship fund to “honor (Schulz) and all autistic children.” The effort aims to send a student with autism to college every year and raise money for autism research.

The page, called “Team Robby,” was set up by one of Schultz’s older brothers. As of Tuesday afternoon, the page had raised more than $21,600.

Nicholas Schulz (left) started a fundraising campaign to help students with autism after his younger brother Robby (right) died in a bike accident in Marietta.

Credit: Robby's Army Fundraising Page

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Credit: Robby's Army Fundraising Page

Schultz, who was a sophomore at Kell High School, is survived by his twin sister, two older brothers and parents, according to an obituary. In it, his family and several former teachers listed stories about the teen’s sharp sense of humor and kind personality.

The principal of Kell High described Schulz as “a young man who was very bright, had a huge heart, and he could always find a way to make you smile and laugh,” according to the obituary.

While at Hightower Trail Middle School, his teachers quickly noticed his budding interest in mathematics and science. He also participated in Cub Scouts when he was younger and enjoyed playing Dungeons & Dragons with a high school club. His family added that Schulz attended St. Anne’s Episcopal Church.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory. A private visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.

To read his full obituary, click here.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Marietta police investigators at 770-794-5384.

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