Norma Jean Thiel dies in fatal Cass County house explosion

Norma Jean Thiel dies in fatal Cass County house explosion

Fatal Cass County house explosion death of Norma Jean Thiel – Obituary

Norma Jean Thiel, 86, was killed Saturday morning when a home exploded in Cass County, Nebraska. Authorities said the blast occurred near Highway 1 and prompted an emergency response from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and several local fire departments.

The Cass County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Thiel died as a result of the explosion, which investigators believe was likely caused by a gas leak. Her identity was established through forensic examination and dental records.

Neighbors told investigators that Thiel had lived in the home for most of her life and was well known in the area. One neighbor shared that her husband had passed away several years earlier and that the family had deep roots in the community.

Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion as the community mourns the loss of a longtime resident.