Confirming Statement.

Paul J. Schlather has authorized Robert M. Loesch,
Suzanne K. Hanselman, Kathleen S. O'Connor,
John C. Corey and George E. Strickler signing singly
as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact to execute
for and on behalf of his Forms 3, 4, and 5 (and Form
ID) in accordance with Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
thereunder.  This authority shall remain in full
force and effect until Schlather is no longer required
to file Forms 3, 4, and 5 with respect to his holdings
of and transactions in securities issued by Stoneridge,
Inc., unless earlier revoked by Schlather in a signed
writing delivered to the authorized persons.