Yankowksi

Carl J. Yankowski, 74, of Butler, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 22, 1948, in Butler, and was the son of the late Mitchel and Helen Yankowski.

Carl graduated from Butler High School in 1966. He graduated from MIT in 1970, with degrees in electrical engineering and management.

Over his 33-year career, Carl worked for many well-known companies, including Procter & Gamble, Memorex, PepsiCo, General Electric, Cadbury Schweppes, Polaroid, Sony, Reebok, and Palm Inc. While at Memorex, he was part of the development of the successful “Is It Live or Is It Memorex” campaign. While at PepsiCo, he worked on the “Pepsi Challenge” marketing campaign. While at General Electric, he helped develop the “Spacemaker” line of products and the “We Bring Good Things to Life” campaign.

The Butler High School Class of 1999 recognized Carl as a Distinguished Graduate.

Carl enjoyed aviation, classic automobiles and electronics.

Carl was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

YANKOWSKI — Friends of Carl J. Yankowski, who died Saturday, May 13, 2023, will be received from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.