Cooks Corner Crew
1962 — 2026
Charles “Chuck” Mikula was a charming storyteller, a playful and loving husband, the most mischievous grandpa, Dave’s bff, and a truly wonderful and caring dad to more kids than just his own.
He saw your favorite band before they were famous and just so happened to coin the term Speed Metal. Not only was he famously one of Elton John’s many lovers, tickling a few keys, he was also the inspiration behind 2Pac’s California Love. He was the first person to shotgun a beer and always said to never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Now picture him riding off into the sunset with a conquistador in a golf cart. That is all. Rest in Power, poppa. ✊
Memorial Merch
Chuck forever @ Cook’s
Silly little shrimps
Casa Fefferman
Hudson Valley visit
Meeting Ava
Home haunting
Haunting with Charles
Chuck and Friends
Superbowl Party
Fun times with Chuck
The Crew Back Together Again
At The Coachhouse
Day On The Lake
Concert In The Park - Blue Oyster Cult
Party at Anne's House
Rest in power Chuck! We will greatly miss your curse words, laughter, and amount of love. Love your Hammy!
Coachella memories
The Most Official Officiant
Parties and lesson learned
Skating Dogtown
LeatherCharles
Slipknot with Chuck!
Grandma, Grandpa, Chuck & David. One of my most favorite memories at Easter. 💝
Celebration Fun
Photoshop Fun
Chuck + Margaret
When Chuck Was a Minnesota Viking
Chuck Meets His Rock Idol ... Well ... Kind Of
Live Music!!
Chuck and his Mom
Chauck the Model
Before baby… came this guy… 🤩
Learning the ropes with dad
Big teddy bear 🧸 for lil teddy bear 💕
Sweetest day ever!
Blow out the candles!!!
Magic & Dolphins
Valero Days: The Booger Story
Kauai Sunset & Whales
Knott’s Scary Farm 1989
Say cheeeeeese
Howdy Partnah
Barcelona with Poppa
Happy place
His sweet Tinkerbell
Working hard or hardly working
Yarrrrr
Family photo
Meet Brad, the hung fairy
Travels