Lori Ann Beel passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2019 at her home with her four boys and husband by her side. She was 53 years young. She was born in Crete Nebraska on June 28th, 1966.  She attended Crete High School and went on to get her Bachelors in Elementary Education. Lori's love for teaching and her passion for inspiring others led her to teach at St. James Catholic School in Crete and LPS for 30 years. When she wasn't at work with her students, Lori was at home with her 4 boys and husband. Her love and faith that she instilled in her family was inspiring. She always made others smile even throughout her fight with cancer. Lori put up a good fight and always had an optimistic outlook on life. She is survived by her husband: Robert, sons: Cole, Quintin, Jesse and Nick, her sister: Linda (Robert) Rahorst, her brothers: Jim (Crystal) Mach, Bill (Dianne) Mach, Dean (Carolyn) Mach, Les (Sue) Mach and Keith (Mary) Mach and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A visitation will be held on Sunday December 8th from 3-5 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Rosary following at 5 pm. Services will be held on Monday December 9th at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Denton, NE.  Memorials are in care of the family for future designation.  Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is in charge of arrangements.