| Denny J. Bixler | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 79th |
| Term Start: | 1969 |
| Term End: | 1974 |
| Predecessor: | District created |
| Successor: | John Milliron |
| Birth Date: | November 1, 1940 |
| Birth Place: | Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Date: | June 19, 1981 (aged 40) |
| Death Place: | Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Alma Mater: | University of Pittsburgh |
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]
Following his legislative career, he became a radio station owner and executive.[3]
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]
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]
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]
Bixler died from cancer-related complications at the Altoona Hospital (now UPMC Altoona) in Altoona, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1981.[7] [8]