Tanner Michael Flach, 20, of Montrose passed away at 10:18 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in Metcalf, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Rose Cemetery, Montrose. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with a 6:30 p.m. parish wake service. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose. Bauer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. www.bauerfh.com

Tanner was born January 31, 1991 in Mattoon, the son of Chris and Lori (Draves) Flach. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose and a graduate of Dieterich High School. Tanner was a fun-loving young man who always had a smile on his face. He never failed to entertain those around him while sharing his infectious love for life. His goofy laugh and funny one-liners always brought a smile to everyone around him. Tanner enjoyed spending time with friends and family riding four wheelers, hunting and fishing. He was a best friend to many and truly one of a kind. He will be missed as a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.

He is survived by his parents of Montrose; two brothers, Austin and Dalton, both of Montrose; Grandparents, Tim and Mary Lou Flach of Montrose and Marilyn Draves of Dieterich; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Tanner was preceded in death by his grandpa, Glenn Draves.