Stetina hails from an Indianapolis, Indiana-based cycling family which includes three brothers: Wayne, Joel, and Troy.[5] Stetina's son, Peter also competes as a professional cyclist. His father Roy was also a state cycling champion of Indiana. In 2007 Stetina was inducted into the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.
Stetina also won the overall classification of Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica in December 1980 in addition to three stages.
Dale's younger brother Troy who competed in the sport and was an event winner on the same day as Wayne and Dale in 1973[6] is an internationally known musician and guitar teacher.[7][8] Dale is the father of cyclist Peter Stetina.
