Charles E. Roemer II | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana Commissioner of Administration | |
| In office 1972–1980 | |
| Preceded by | W. W. McDougall |
| Succeeded by | Bubba Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Elson Roemer II December 11, 1923 Bossier Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | July 7, 2012 (aged 88) Bossier Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Resting place | Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Adeline McDade Roemer
(m. 1942) |
| Children | 5, including Buddy |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Farmer; businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Elson Roemer II, also known as Charlie Roemer or Budgie Roemer (December 11, 1923 – July 7, 2012), was a farmer and businessman from Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana, who served as the commissioner of administration from 1972 to 1980 in the first two terms of Governor Edwin Washington Edwards. He was the father of Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III, who served as governor from 1988 to 1992, between the third and fourth Edwards terms.