On Friday, October 21, 2011 - Stephen Dennis Kolker of New York, NY formerly of Washington, DC. Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kolker; dear brother of Gary (Nancy) Kolker, Jeffrey (Pamela) Kolker, and Tracy Kolker (Bruce Ochsman); greatly loved uncle of Samantha (Shaun), Courtney, Kelly, Paris, Kate, January, Jade, Tommy, Chase, Steven, and Lion.Steve was a graduate of the Maret School where he served as President of the Student Government, and captain of the football team. He received his BA degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, and his masters degree at The Medill School of Journalism. He then joined Benton and Bowles as their youngest vice president. In his career, he was responsible for the marketing campaigns for such products as The Cabbage Patch Dolls and G.I. Joe. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC. The family will receive friends after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the home of Tracy and Bruce.Arrangements entrusted to Edward Sagel Funeral Direction.