Yes, it is true!  The Gerbers in Switzerland held a reunion on June 14, 2009.  Although I was unable to attend some family from here in the States made the trip.  The photographs shown here were sent to me by Andy Gerber of Colorado.

Leland and Adam Gerber of Kansas	Wayne Gerber, Margaret (Fritz Gerber's sister), Greta (wife of Fritz), and Martin (husband of Margret).  Photo taken at Fritz Gerber's apartment in Beatenberg.
Fritz and Greta Gerber family.  Fritz and Greta organized the reunion.	John Gerber in center.  John was the owner of Vorder Giebel before passing down to his youngest son, Beat.
Robert Gerber playing piano.  Also present appears to be Greta Gerber, Esther (Gerber) Baumgartner, Marianne Gerber.