Dale served in the U.S. Air Force, Air Training Command, during Vietnam. While in the Air Force he was an electronics instructor in the radio radar field. He was responsible for the instruction of military personnel on cryptographic field communications equipment. Although primarily based out of Lackland Air Force Base, Dale also served at Langley AFB and spent some time "on loan" to the U.S. Navy on the USS Triton, an atomic powered submarine (the first submarine to complete a submerged circumnavigation of the world), teaching classified cryptographic equipment to the Naval personnel on-board. Due to the specialization of Dale's expertise, he was called on to teach cryptographics to all the branches of the military.

Dale was honored to serve as organist for the chapel services at Lackland AFB and served as the squadron representative for military funeral services. Dale recalls, with a heavy heart, presenting the U.S. flag to many next of kin during those services.

Following his military service Dale began a very successful career as a high tech instructor, teaching the collection and processing of seismographic data from the ocean floor for oil exploration. Dale taught on seismographic ocean vessels all over the world. He went on to teach fiber optics and satellite telecommunications, world wide.

After retiring, Dale joined American Legion Post 182 and served as chaplain for the last 6 years. He enjoyed being "the voice of the Post" when they performed the flag ceremonies, dedications, and other events honoring his beloved country. Dale loved his church and was passionate about the beautiful pipe organ installed at Lamb of God. For many years Dale did voice work for the "What's the Message" webcast produced by Lamb of God. There are many places online that Dale's distinctive bass voice can be heard.

After a lifetime service to both country and community, Dale was called home on February 27, 2017