Jeffrey Robert Tuley, age 66, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a long illness.  Jeff was born in Gary, Indiana on August 30th, 1956, to the late Robert and Mary (Mock) Tuley.  He was a proud graduate of Purdue University where he received his BA in 1978 and played shortstop and second base on the baseball team.  On October 1, 1983, he was united in marriage to Karen Graves, the couple shared 39 years together.  He worked for many  years at Harnischfeger Corp, Morris Material Handling, and Kone Cranes.  Jeff enjoyed golf, fishing, and his puppies – but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, Appleton; three children:  Ryan (Kelly) Tuley, Oshkosh, Michelle (Riley) Sullivan, Kronenwetter, and Peter Tuley, Appleton; 2 grandchildren:  Matthew Tuley and Ryland "Bear" Sullivan; 2 sisters:  Karen (Mark) Schwei, Greenville and Susan (Tom) Doctor, Appleton.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Private family services were held.