After attending Oakley Green Elementary School and Parkrose High School, Dale went on to study flight engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology. As a young man Dale worked as an aircraft mechanic for the United States Air Force. He later went on to work in the private sector for Horizon Air.
Dale was proud of his service in the Air Force and a true outdoorsman. He was known to his family and friends for his love of nature and wildlife; he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife Normita Schafer; his mother Irene Schafer; his children Jorovynne Raya Schafer, Sharon Marie Schafer, Aaron Dale Schafer, Ian Dave Schafer and his three grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 with a funeral service beginning at 10:30am on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, 1515 NE 106th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220. Dale will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
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