Wayne R. Volkmann

Wayne R. Volkmann, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.



He was born in Manchester on January 14, 1939, to the late Henry and Marianna (Rzasa). Wayne graduated from Goffstown High School before joining the Military serving in the Army and the Airforce as Military Police. He married the love of his life, Susan LePage in 1975.

After serving in the Military Wayne owned and operated several Exxon, Gulf and Sunoco service stations in Manchester. He later worked in the Postal Service first in Manchester then for many years in Groveton NH where he first retired. Finally after moving to the Portsmouth area Wayne worked as the Purchaser for Wentworth by the Sea for many years until his final retirement at the age of 80.

Wayne enjoyed people and never met a stranger. He shared jokes and small gifts with nearly everyone he met. In his free time Wayne liked to fish, hunt and travel. His greatest joy came from spending time with his wife, his children and his grandchildren.



He is survived by his loving wife Susan; his daughters Bambilynn Volkmann (Bill); Heidi Kukla (David); his sister Carole Groleau (Richard); his sister-in-law Carol Loranger (Jimmy); his 5 Grandchildren Brandon, Amanda, Brian, Kyle and Melissa; his 10 great-grandchildren; and dozens of loving nieces and nephews.

Wayne was predeceased by his son, Wayne Robert Volkmann II; his siblings Gloria, Delores, Henry, Donald, Virginia, and Maureen.

SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Saturday December 13, 2025 from 3pm to 5pm with a funeral service to begin promptly at 5pm, at Lambert Funeral Home and Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, Manchester, NH. A burial with military honors will take place in the spring at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Wayne's name can be made to Great Bay Wildlife Refuge at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport MA 01950 or at www.parkerriver.org for online donations.

To leave a message of condolence, see the obituary at www.lambertfuneralhome.com.