Biography

11/01/1940 - 06/19/1981

BIXLER, Denny J., a Representative from Blair County; born in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa., November 1, 1940; attended, University of Pittsburgh; broadcaster; executive director, Citizens Safety Council; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in a Special Election on April 23, 1968; Sworn-In, May 27, 1968 to serve the remaining 1967 term; reelected and served 3 more consecutive terms; not a candidate for reelection to the House (1974); unsuccessful campaign, Pennsylvania State Senate (1974); owner and general manager, various radio stations; died, June 19, 1981 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania; interred, Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.