Arthur Solhem, 62, died at Bridgeport Hospital on Friday August 19, 2005. Born in Waterbury to the late Norman and Hazel Pierce Solhem, Art was a resident of Stratford for over 50 years and owner and proprietor of Art's Getty in Stratford. Art was an avid horseshoe player for the Valley Horseshoe league and participated in many tournaments. He was a member of the Elks, Moose and FDIC clubs. Survivors include his daughter Sherrie Delprincipe and her husband Robert of Naugatuck, a grandson Demetri, one sister Linda Lemke and her husband Sam of Stratford, two brothers, Roger Solhem, and Ralph Solhem and his wife Ellen of Milford, his ex – wife Deborah Estock and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 – 8 at the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make a donation to the American Cancer Society in Art's memory.