EAGLE RIVER, Wis. -- Flags across the state were at half-staff on Monday in honor of Sgt. Tyler Kritz, who died in Iraq.

Hundreds of people attended the funeral in Eagle River, WISC-TV reported.

Kritz, 21, died on June 3 while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq.

Three other soldiers were also killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.

Kritz was serving with a field artillery unit out of Fort Lewis, Wash.

Kritz enlisted in the Army following his 2003 graduation from Northland Pines High School.

Sfc. Glen George called Kritz a hero and said his parents are very proud of him.

Pastor Bill Trosien, of Our Savior Lutheran Church, said that Kritz wanted to be a soldier all his life. He said Kritz loved his country.

The funeral service ended with military honors, including "Amazing Grace" and "Taps."