Antelope, CA

Our one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life father and grandfather, Bernis Berlin "Bernie" Dale, has moved on to his next adventure, passing away in Roseville, CA.

Born near Castana, IA to Joel and Iona Dale (née Struble), he was one of twelve children. Known as "Clipper", Bernie was a boxer at age 12 and played many sports at Onawa High School, graduating in 1940.

He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps, 5th Air Force, 22nd Bomb Group, flying 41 missions in B-24s in the Pacific. He married Barbara Margaret Johnson of Merced, CA in 1942.

After owning dry cleaning stores in Merced and Atwater, CA, Bernie moved to Cambrian Park and with wife Barbara started Bernie Dale Men's Wear in the Cambrian Park Plaza in 1953. He was President of Cambrian Park Kiwanis and the Plaza's Merchants' Association. A member of Almaden Golf Club, he played in many golf tournaments.

He later moved to Antelope, CA and worked in real estate, retiring at age 88.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 63 years, Barbara Dale; his parents; his eleven siblings; and grandson Rick Rasmussen.

He is survived by daughters Pamela Scott and Susan (David) Maggi; granddaughters Laurie (Chuck) McRae and Kristina Maggi and step-granddaughter Laura (Brian Elder) Dickens; great-grandsons Mitchel (Carlie), Connor and Jackson McRae; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 14th at 11:30 A.M. at Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.