The "Gerber Special" was first made by the local family-owned Ruma's Deli, and named after their customer and next-store-neighbor, Dick Gerber.
"Gerber Special" pertama kali dibuat oleh Deli Ruma milik keluarga setempat, dan dinamai sesuai nama pelanggan mereka dan tetangga toko berikutnya, Dick Gerber.