Tim Curley

Tim Curley obituary, Washington, IL

Tim Curley

Tim Curley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington on Oct. 11, 2025.

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**Services are postponed***
Tim Curley, 65, of Congerville, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Goodfield.
He was born July 17, 1960 in Peoria to Daniel and Shirley Slonneger Curley. He married Kay Fritz on July 10, 1985 in Pekin.
Surviving is his wife, Kay; their children, Jay (Caitlin) Curley and Jenna Knapp; his grandkids, Audrey, Wyatt, Clara, Bo, and Brice; his dad, Dan Curley; his brother, Dennis (Kathy) Curley; and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mom and his son-in-law, Jake Knapp.
Tim grew up in Washington and began his career in auto parts in 1979, with 22 of those years worked at NAPA. He had a loyal customer base, logging hundreds of thousands of invoices and many friendships.
His true passion was being a lifelong sportsman, which was kindled with his first trip to northwestern Wisconsin when he was three. This was Tim's favorite place and made an annual trip there. He enjoyed being on the water anywhere, whether fishing or taking the grandkids tubing and waterskiing. He was an avid hunter and loved to train and run his beagles. He was also a lifelong motorcyclist, riding for many years and attending motorcycle races.
Tim was one of a kind. He had a special nickname for nearly everyone and there wasn't a place where he didn't have a friend. He will be remembered for genuineness, his generosity and his sense of humor. Above all, he loved his family deeply; he was a wonderful husband, a great dad, and a loving grandpa.
***SERVICES ARE POSTPONED***
Please check back for rescheduled dates and times.
Interment will be at Imhoff Cemetery in rural Congerville. People are encouraged to attend the service wearing camo or motorcycle related shirts if they wish to celebrate Tim's passions
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or ABATE of Central Illinois.
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Raymond Jason

October 12, 2025

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. I have worked with Tim for several years and always willing to give helping hand. His knowledge of vehicle parts will be greatly missed. He loved showing pictures of his fishing trophies and deer hunting also of his family vacations in Wisconsin. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.

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