Robert E. Gerber (August 1, 1916 – February 13, 2002) was an American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League (an NBA predecessor) for four seasons following an All-American college career at the University of Toledo. After his professional career was over, Gerber settled into private life in Toledo, Ohio. He died of heart failure on February 13, 2002 in Sandusky, Ohio.