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rspitza@miningjournal.net World War II Navy veteran Rodger Johnson is pictured. Now 96 years old, Johnson served at the beaches of Normandy. Seventy-six years after the end of the war, he can now say he has defeated COVID-19 as well. Johnson currently resides at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he was recently discharged from the COVID unit. He recently had a special meal delivered to him from The Delft Bistro in Marquette to celebrate. (Photo courtesy of Rodger and Peggy Swing) MARQUETTE — Rodger Johnson has pretty much been through it all in life. Just 96 years yo...