Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert W. Lebling

In loving memory of, Husband, Father, WWII Captain, Community Leader, Executive, 1923-2000

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, September 9, 2023

1. Robert W. Lebling Marker

Inscription. Robert W. Lebling gave to the community with passion, just as he loved his family and friends. Highly respected for his civic and business leadership, Mr. Lebling served on numerous boards and committees for the economic betterment of Bethesda.

As President of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce during 1964-1965, he led the Bethesda Beautification Project under which hundreds of trees were planted along Wisconsin Avenue.

Mr. Lebling served as an Army Air Corps Captain in World War II, and flew his B-26 in 50 European combat missions. He and his devoted wife, Rita, raised six children while he owned and directed a Bethesda-based real estate company.

This Memorial was donated by his family and friends with the grateful assistance of the Bethesda Urban Partnership.

Erected by donated by his family and friends with the grateful assistance of the Bethesda Urban Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 38° 59.086′ N, 77° 5.671′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355) near East West Highway, on the right when traveling south. Marker is facing

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the plaza area of the D.C. Bethesda Metro stop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7498 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD 20814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Five Points, historic crossroads (here, next to this marker); In Loving Memory of Robert W. Lebling (a few steps from this marker); Madonna of the Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Looking North up Wisconsin Avenue at Old Georgetown Road in 1940 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Georgetown Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Complex of Buildings and Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); Locust Grove (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Old Georgetown Road (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethesda.

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, September 9, 2023

2. Robert W. Lebling Marker

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, September 10, 2023

3. Robert W. Lebling Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.