Karol L. Laskowski

Karol L. Laskowski, age 68, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was born Thursday, February 26, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York to Stefan and Stella (nee Milwicz) Laskowski.

On September 6, 1969 Karol married his sweetheart and best-friend, Linda L. (nee Meyer) Laskowski.  They were blessed with a son and daughter they raised together and took great pride in their accomplishments. Through the years, Karol and Linda met and befriended many people creating a very large network of people they loved and considered extended family.

Karol received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Cincinnati and was a Registered Architect.  Karol initially worked with Roth Partnership, Glazer Associates, Bruce Robinson Architects, and Tom Dewey & Associates.  In the Spring of 1986, Karol found a home at PDT. Karol’s integrity, his attention to detail and his warm and steady demeanor were the foundation of the deep respect he earned from clients and colleagues alike.

Karol was a major creative force behind PDT for more than 30 years, and all his colleagues, not to mention PDT clients, owe him a great thanks for a large measure of the success that we have enjoyed.  Throughout the years there has not been a significant project at PDT that Karol did not have direct involvement with.  His creativity, knowledge of the industry and technical skills were fundamental to our accomplishments during his time with us.  To those more experienced, he was an ally and a resource; to the younger members of the team, Karol served as an adviser and a mentor.

Some Career Highlights at PDT:

BANK ONE TOWERS:  Occupying a prominent location at I-71 and Montgomery Road. Kenwood Towers cemented our relationship with Duke Realty and soon became PDT’s office location. Incorporating 401,000 square feet of Class-A office space on top of a 960 space parking garage.

GOVERNOR’S HILL AND GOVERNOR’S POINTE BUSINESS PARKS: Over the next 20 years Karol led PDT’s work with Duke including Master Planning and Building Design for Governor’s Hill and Governor’s Pointe Business Parks. Ultimately over 30 buildings totaling several million square feet were to be developed in the prime locations.

36th EAST SEVENTH Street Cincinnati, OH: Located at Seventh and Walnut Streets this project is a 25 story tower including Retail, 650 car garage and 215,000 square feet of office space.

ROOKWOOD TOWER AND RETAIL CENTER:  Master Planning and Architectural Design for this highly visible mixed use development along I-71. A total of 303,000 Square feet of Prime Retail along with 176,000 Square feet of Office Space.

OHIO NATIONAL LIFE HEADQUARTERS: Corporate Headquarters for the Ohio National Life is located at the Pfeifer Road exit at I-71. A total of 214,000 square feet of office on six floors along with an 860-car garage.

NOVUS MIDWEST OPERATIONS CENTER:  A $40 million operations center for the Discover Card Financial Group, located in the prestigious New Albany Business Campus near Columbus, Ohio. Total of 326,000 square feet provided ample space for consolidation of over 2,700 employees.

LANDINGS OF BLUE ASH:  Totaling over 540,000 square feet, the Landings of Blue Ash was designed as a Class A 5-story office community. Two separate parking structures provide ample and convenient parking.

OTHER NOTABLE PROJECTS:  Joseph Auto Group Audi Dealership in Montgomery, Chevrolet Dealership in Montgomery, Joseph Toyota on Colerain Ave, Hoxworth Blood Center at University Hospital.

In addition to his building designs, Karol was an accomplished artist.  Most of his work has been given to family and close friends. A Christmas Bell he recently painted raised money for a local charity, Bridge Riding for the Disabled.  Digital painting had become a new way for Karol to express his artistic ability.  Done on an iPad, this type of painting could be done around the breakfast table as it did not require the set-up and clean-up time needed with acrylics and water colors.

Karol was preceded in death by: his parents, Stefan and Stella Laskowski; and his sister-in-law, Rebecca Meyer.

Karol is survived by: his loving wife of almost 47 years, Linda L. Laskowski; children, Kristopher (Megan) Laskowski and Lauren Laskowski; sister, Karolina (Bronek) Niedziela; brother-in-law, Gerald "Jack" Rhodes; nephew, Stefan (Kelli) Niedziela; great-nephew, Nikolas Niedziela; great-niece, Katelyn Merola; and many wonderful friends.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040.  A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:00 pm.

The family requests donations made in memory of Karol be directed to: Bridge Riding for the Disabled, or to the Charity of Your Choice.

To sign the online guestbook, visit MuellerfuneralS.com 513-398-9100