A father and pastor of six children from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has died in a house fire; the cause of the blaze remains unknown.   

According to Fox 6 Milwaukee News, Robert Bennett, 68, died at his house fire at his home. 

Robert's wife, Patricia Bennett, is also a pastor. She was caught in the house fire but managed to escape. 

Describing her husband to Fox 6 Milwaukee News, Mrs Bennett said Mr Bennett was a man who would "put a smile on your face and get you off your feet."

Mr Bennett had been a pastor for the last 30 years and was last serving at a church off Capitol Drive.

The fire department has stated the cause of the fire is 'undetermined.'