Dale Ramsey Brainerd, 86, of Oakdale, California, passed away on March 16, 2018, of natural causes.A military service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. A military honor guard from the Air Force and Hughson and Ceres American Legion officiated, followed by burial. Arrangements were handled by Eaton Family Funeral Service.Dale was born in Bruce, Wisconsin on October 25, 1931, to E.K. and Sydney Brainerd.