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The Grosse Ile Citizen of the Year award is presented annually by the Rotary Club of Grosse Ile to the person who has given outstanding continuous service to the community. This year’s honoree, Nancy Crysler, “epitomizes the Rotary motto Service Above Self,” the selection committee reported. Crysler “has lived a life of service to God, family, friends and the community,” said daughter Elizabeth Primeau, who submitted one of the seven nominations of her mother received for the recognition. “The impact she has made on people is substantial and immeasurable,” Primeau wrote. “Nancy goes above and beyond and is often first to act when one is in need. Her career was defined by service to others as a counselor at Flat Rock Schools. Now retired, she has helped many families and students, led the Builders Club, led Christmas
Crysler giving trees and many other programs.” Crysler received the award on May 18 during a Rotary event at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club. She has already served as grand marshal of the Island Fest Parade on June 3. “It’s so humbling,” Crysler said. “It
feels surreal. It was so unexpected. I was just utterly shocked. I feel so grateful that some of my friends and my daughter Beth, who nominated me, feel that I live up to that standard.” Rotarians Joyce Reedy, Chuck Moyer and Krishelle Kohler of the Citizen of the Year Committee agreed the standard has been met – and then some. They said the said the person chosen for the award must provide “service with no expectation of personal reward or attention… service that makes our Island a better place to live.” Crysler is a “retired educator” with three college degrees – bachelor’s degrees in psychology and education, plus a master’s in counseling. But her life is filled with plenty of educational opportunities for others. “The most important thing I do is teach kids about God,” she said. “My biggest privilege is to be able to teach
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