Frank Raymond Fischl Jr.

Frank R. Fischl Jr. (October 25, 1926 – October 12, 2016) was an American U.S. Air Force colonel and politician. In 1966, Fischl, an Air Force pilot with the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War, was awarded the Silver Star, the U.S. military's third-highest decoration for valor in combat, "for gallantry in connection with military operations" for his role in an airstrike conducted in North Vietnam on September 3, 1966. Fischl later served as the Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, from 1978 until 1982.

Early life and education Fischl was born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Frank R. Fischl, Sr. and Helen (née Gehringer) Fischl. He graduated from Allentown High School, which was later renamed William Allen High School in 1945.

As mayor, Fischl introduced a series of tax breaks for businesses and established tax abatement zones, which were intended to encourage property development. He was succeeded by former Mayor Joe Daddona, who regained the office.

In 1984, Pennsylvania governor Dick Thornburgh appointed Fischl to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, where he served as a member from 1984 until 1991.

Death Fischl died in Allentown on October 12, 2016, at the age of 89. He was survived by his wife of 41 years, Anne L. (Eckert) Fischl, their two daughters, and a stepdaughter. He was interred in Grandview Cemetery in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania.