Charles G. Warnow Jr., 55, passed away January 30, 2022 at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka.

He was born March 8, 1966 in Eureka at the General Hospital to Charles G. Warnow Sr and Phyllis Warnow (Mandell). Chuck grew up in Elk River with his parents and siblings; he was a wild kid with a huge heart and wasn’t afraid of much. Chuck graduated from Eureka High School class of 1984. After high school he became a heavy equipment operator, something his father taught him from a very young age, and was a part of the Operating Engineers Union Local 3 for almost 30 years — later to become a licensed contractor and start his own business with his son.

He enjoyed his career as an operator very much and was so knowledgeable about everything he did. He always knew what his next move was without even having to think about It. In 1993 he became a father to a little boy and again in 1995 to a little girl. His children changed his life forever. He became a single father and raised them on his own, giving them the best life full of love and laughter and everything they ever wanted — “spoiled” was not in his vocabulary. They did everything together, and he taught them his love for motocross and put them in racing from very young ages. He was the best daddy and as adults became their best friend.

Saturday mornings were special — he and his kids would either meet at a breakfast spot (7 a.m., don’t be late) — or he would have them over for breakfast. He was an amazing cook and could make just about anything or create his own versions of meals, and they always turned out wonderful. Cooking was a way for him to express his love for the people around him. Saturday morning will never be the same without him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles G Warnow, Sr., as well as his grandparents and other family members. He is survived by his two children — his son Andrew Warnow and his daughter Aren Warnow (Cameron) along with his mother Phyllis Warnow, brother Steven Warnow (Sherrie), Linda Warnow and Brenda Nelson (Ed) as well as his nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds — 3750 Harris St., Eureka, CA.