Ooana Mauser

Chasing Bear will be missed by all of us at WVCF. For many years she was an instrumental part of our volunteers for the Native Americans within our facility. We truly appreciate the time and energy she devoted at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. Thank you!!! Sincerely, Superintendent Richard Brown & WVCF Staff

I only met Mrs. Mauser a couple of times but have always felt that she and her husband were part of our family. My Aunt Ida, Uncle Andy and cousins, Alan and Mike talked about her often and with such fondness, like an elderly Aunt who just could not make the gathering because of distance....We all will miss her.

She was a lovely lady who worked hard for her people. We met her years ago when our daughter collected items for her church service project. The food and clothing was sent to South Dakota when Chasing Bear was collecting truck loads of goods to aid Rosebud and Pine Ridge citizens. I'm sure she's dancing up among the stars and meeting with the ancestors.

I will miss her, I always enjoyed visiting and having long talks with her, always learned something new when talking with her.

I had the privilege of sharing a few celebrations with you and your husband during the years. Talking with you was a serene and enlightening conversation. You left a mark on many of us. Thank you for your example.