Dale Arlin Rubendall, age 86 of California, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Modesto, CA, due to natural causes.
Dale was born in Sac City, IA, on June 26, 1938, the son of Forrest and Lola Rubendall (Walters-Rubendall-Ahrens).
Dale was in the Air Force from 1955 to 1961. During his time as an Airman First Class for the 306th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, he received several letters of recognition. He worked on the F-111. After the service, he graduated from West Valley College Alpha Gamma Sigma. He went on to work for Singer Link where he received letters of commendation for the B-2 bomber simulator. He was given secret clearance while at his position.
Dale is survived by his children, Michael Rubendall and Michelle (Larry) Eldridge; grandchildren Joseph Eldridge, Allison Steinwand, Chelsea Eldridge, and Morgan Rubendall; sisters Janice (Ty) Brewer and Audrey Kaye (Dennis) McCloney.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary Rubendall; brothers Marvin and Leslie Rubendall; and sister Rita Rubendall.
