Dale has been fortunate to have traveled to over 39 countries, many during his over twenty-one years in the US Air Force.  He lived a total of 30 years in Germany, where he and his late wife owned bowling centers in Wiesbaden. Dale speaks fluent German.  His children live in Wiesbaden and Berlin.  His grandchildren are also in Wiesbaden.  He gets back to visit as often as possible

In 1993 he retired to Scottsdale and began to pursue his interest in painting.

Dale studied art at Scottsdale Community College and regional community centers.

Dale has been an active member of the Northeast Valley Artist League and has exhibited and won awards in their shows as a juried artist. He has also exhibited at via Linda Senior Center and Ascension Lutheran Church in Scottsdale as well as Shadow Mountain Senior Center in Phoenix where several of his works are currently on display. 

Dale is one of the featured artists displayed at Pita Jungle restaurants around the valley.