Jordan James Gipple, chef, dedicated volunteer
Jordan James Gipple, 56, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at home Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. He was born Aug. 12, 1966, in Washington, D.C., son of the late James and Patricia (Burke) Gipple.
Jordan grew up in the metro D.C. area, and continued to live and work there as a chef and restaurant manager. These experiences led him to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park from which he graduated in 1987. Jordan was an exceptionally talented chef, salesman and event organizer, planning everything from Presidential Inaugural Ball dinners to fetes for Princess Diana. For most people, that would’ve been enough but Jordan loved growth and challenges. He went back to school at George Mason University and finished with a bachelor’s degree in information systems in 2001. From there, he built a career as an IT project manager for Verizon, and more recently, the Grant Street Group out of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a self-proclaimed technology geek who also loved to connect with people and was as comfortable writing software as he was in the kitchen cooking amazing food for his friends and family.
Jordan met the love of his life, Paul Weppner, 26 years ago. They were joyously married on Sept. 6, 2014, which Jordan described as the best day of his life. Paul’s large extended and loving family enveloped Jordan and brought him great happiness. Rehoboth became their primary residence in 2014, and that’s where they enjoyed an extensive network of family and friends. Jordan reveled in traveling with Paul, friends and family. He liked to stay active and social with fitness classes, skiing, snowboarding and scuba diving. He could often be found relaxing on the beach, cooking and doing home projects around the house. Jordan was also a dedicated volunteer for AA and CAMP Rehoboth. He was passionate about both these organizations, and happily devoted much of his time and effort to them.
Above all, time spent with those he held dear was what he cherished most. Jordan loved his family. His youth and energy endeared him to his nieces and nephews. Their memories of beach vacations with Uncle Jordan and Uncle Paul are treasured. Jordan was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Loved by many, he will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
Jordan is survived by his beloved husband, Paul Weppner; his brothers: E.G. Gipple (Karin) of Annapolis, Md., and Jesse Gipple of W.Va.; his sister, Jean Gipple (Doug Oliver) of Oregon; his mother-in-law, Winnifred Weppner of Frankford; his sisters-in-law: Rebecca Moore (Layton) of Ocean City, Md., and Rachel Baker (David) of Lutherville, Md.; his brother-in-law, Chris Weppner of Idaho; his adoring nieces and nephews: Shane, Jimi (Kim), Chris and Jenna (Pat); his loving dog, Henry; and numerous cousins and dear friends.
Final care for Jordan has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jordan's memory to CAMP Rehoboth, camprehoboth.com.
Visit Jordan’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
