He graduated in five years with a law degree and was admitted to the Kansas State Bar at the age of 21. Vogler came to Alaska in March of 1942 and worked for the Army engineers at Ladd Air Field in Fairbanks until 1951 when he began mining on Homestake Creek. As he thrust out his calling card, a pocket-sized U.S. Constitution, Joe stressed in his political debates that he believed the biggest problem with the federal government was that they have overstepped the bounds of the Constitution. Vogler challenged the federal government's practice of owning land in Alaska or any other state outside the original limits of the United States Constitution. As an independent Alaskan who will long be remembered for his love of Alaska and politics, as well as his biting wit, Vogler was a pioneer with vision, courage and determination.
People create government, giving it certain and limited powers.
Only eternal vigilance by the people will confine government to its proper role. Joe was a powerful presence in this Great Land. Joe Vogler is up there.