Denny J. Bixler (November 1, 1940 – June 19, 1981)[1] was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2]
Denny J. Bixler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office 1969–1974 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John Milliron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1940 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1981 (aged 40) Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
Following his legislative career, he became a radio station owner and executive.[3]
Formative years and family edit
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1940, Bixler attended the University of Pittsburgh. Married to Beverly (Bainbridge) Bixler, he was the father of two.[4]
Public service career edit
In 1968, Bixler was elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representative in a Special Election, and represented Blair County. He was reelected and served three additional terms. In 1974, he ran for a seat in the Pennsylvania State Senate, but was defeated by Robert Jubelirer.[5]
Radio career edit
Following his departure from the Pennsylvania Legislature, Bixler became the owner and general manager of WVAM Radio in Altoona. He subsequently became the general manager of WJAC Radio in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, after selling WVAM.[6]
Illness, death and interment edit
Bixler died from cancer-related complications at the Altoona Hospital (now UPMC Altoona) in Altoona, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1981.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ "Frank Pecora born - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members B". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Denny J. Bixler, 40; ex-state legislator." Allentown, Pennsylvania: The Morning Call, June 21, 1981, p. C20 (subscription required).
- ^ "Denny Bixler, former legislator." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 21, 1981, p. 6B (subscription required).
- ^ "Denny Bixler Dies at 40." Lebanon, Pennsylvania: The Daily News, June 21, 1981, p. 5D (subscription required).
- ^ Well Known Denny Bixler Dies of Cancer." Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: The Daily News, June 20, 1981, p. 2 (subscription required).
- ^ Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "DENNY J. BIXLER". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ "Well Known Denny Bixler Dies of Cancer," The Daily News, June 20, 1981.